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7 steps for managing the work order process

IBM Business Partners

The primary purpose of a work order is to keep everyone within the maintenance operation abreast of the workflow, which ultimately helps the organization organize, communicate and track maintenance work more efficiently. Post-completion analysis also helps team members identify any tasks they missed or need to revisit.

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CMMS vs. EAM: Two asset management tools that work great together

IBM Business Partners

To do that, technicians, facility managers, maintenance teams, reliability engineers and project managers need accurate, real-time information at their fingertips. Other features like vendor and inventory management, reporting, analysis (e.g.,

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CMMSs help medical facilities thrive in the face of labor shortages

IBM Business Partners

What is a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and how can it help? CMMS platforms with accompanying software for mobile devices push access a step further, allowing users to track work orders and access maintenance activities remotely. CMMS systems can help medical facilities do the following: 1.