Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Techopedia explains Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

CMMS packages come in a wide range of capabilities and prices. Typically the software addresses the following:

1. Work Orders and Descriptions: Varying techniques are used to report when an inspection, automatic preventive maintenance, meter readings or repair job is to be done. Related recorded data may include reserving materials, assigning personnel, scheduling work, tracking equipment downtimes, future recommendation actions and problem causal factors.
2. Managing Inventory: Data is recorded about current inventory and inventory levels in various categories, reserving inventory for particular jobs and purchasing and tracking inventory.
3. Managing Assets: Typically recorded data is intended to aid management or maintenance workers and may include equipment specifications, purchase dates, anticipated lifetime, required spare parts, service contracts and history and warranty information. Metrics may also be generated to measure the effectiveness of the asset management program.
4. Safety: Data is recorded on safety permits and documenting safety requirements.

CMMS software packages are often linked to other software and control of processes throughout the organization, such as cost analysis, maintaining fixed assets (machines and required tooling), scheduled work and scheduled equipment maintenance.