Utilisateur:KristinXwj

With implementation failure prices ranging from 50% to 80%, it really is no wonder that several could contemplate "CMMS" a four-letter word. In my encounter, I have seen several failed Computerized Upkeep Management Program (CMMS) implementations or really slow implementations (some of you are nodding in agreement... ). In addition, I've seldom seen an organization robustly making use of their CMMS; most are utilizing just a feature or two of these effective systems. It really is like making use of just the bottle opener in your Leatherman - it can do a lot more; couple that with duct tape and you are unstoppable...
There are many causes for failed implementations or under-utilized CMMS. Below are a couple of from the most typical that I have seen, of which I am positive you can relate.

Incorrect Method for the Job
How several of you might be presently using your IT department's work ticket method to manage your function orders? Okay, put your hands down. That is all too common. IT Systems as well as the like are excellent for managing service requests, however they fall way brief on supplying the enterprise tool which you require in a CMMS.

Money to get It, but No Time or Help to Implement It
How many of you are inside your ump-teen month of implementing your CMMS? Going on years, possibly... Still working to acquire your gear and/or upkeep schedules loaded in to the method - within your spare time... Do not worry, you are not alone. Sadly, this really is a common state of most CMMS implementations. You lastly get your manager's approval to buy a CMMS and maybe even some training, but you do not get any aid with setup or extra administrative assistance required to implement and maintain a CMMS. The truth of it really is, the delayed or failed begin of your CMMS will make it all of the a lot more difficult for you personally to request additional funding simply because you did not do effectively with what they currently invested - a double whammy... You cannot do it alone; you need aid!

Old, Slow Method
You'll find some that implemented a CMMS years ago, but have not been able to upgrade it over time (possibly because they customized it too much making upgrades expensive) or the custom software development company program is no longer supported (ultimately that Windows 95 machine will die... ). It is also hard to upgrade simply because so much has been invested inside the old system and you don't want to shed the data - plus change is difficult. But you and your organization must advance with all the occasions - there is much better on the market.

Homegrown
How many of you could not get management's approval to buy a CMMS so you built a single yourself? How flat is your forehead from beating it against the wall attempting to become an Excel or Access guru? Yep, I've been there as well... I've seen some quite great ones, I may add. However, as facility managers, our jobs aren't to become database administrators or IT gurus (albeit that hat does get thrown at us usually). We've to pull ourselves out of these weeds so that we are able to focus on the strategic, company initiatives of our facility organization. I am all for organic, but now having a CMMS...

Never Know What You don't Know
Lastly, lack of knowing any much better is most likely probably the most common cause for failed or under-utilized CMMS installations. Most do not know how powerful a CMMS is or how it might be employed to handle day-to-day operations and offer important enterprise info for managing your facilities and upper management. Resolving this specific difficulty is the reason I am such a proponent for our conferences and IFMA's coaching courses.