CMMS - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
CMMS Definition
Computerized Maintenance Management System: computer replaces manual systems
Basic Modules
- Asset register
- documentation
- equipment data management
- multi-level hierarchical filing system
- Work order management
- History file
- required for feedback
- maintenance of work preparations
- reporting
- Spare parts inventory control
Optional modules
- Budget analysis
- Invoice / ordering control
- Condition Based Maintenance Manager
- Failure analysis
Trends
- Internet-enabled
- bringing information and training to the shop floor
- transferring analysis data to equipment suppliers
- online equipment monitoring
- purchasing of spare parts (e-procurement)
- software vendors will host CMMS on their own servers (Application Service Providers)
- Data Input:
- Use of handheld computers by technicians
- Interfacing with bar code terminals
- Integration of Supply Chain Software and CMMS
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Add comment August 19th, 2008