CMMS Benefits and Features

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What is the primary purpose of a CMMS?

To reduce inventory levels

To maintain a computer database of maintenance operations (correct)

To improve safety by providing detailed standard job procedures

To increase equipment reliability

Which of the following benefits is NOT directly related to improved maintenance planning?

Increased equipment availability

Improved stock control

Reduced direct labor costs

Improved safety (correct)

What is the result of identifying repetitive faults in a CMMS?

Increased equipment reliability (correct)

Reduced inventory levels

Improved productivity

Improved long-term reduction in maintenance costs

What is the financial benefit of improved stock control in a CMMS?

Reduced maintenance costs through fewer stockouts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of standard job procedures in a CMMS?

To improve safety Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the areas of material cost reduction achieved through better inventory control?

reduced need for replacement parts Signup and view all the answers

What does a CMMS module dedicated to inventory control help identify?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

CMMS normally allows issues of inventory items to a work order, account number, or other control number.

True Signup and view all the answers

A viable CMMS, in conjunction with a comprehensive reliability engineering program, will ensure that equipment _________ is achieved.

reliability Signup and view all the answers

What are some benefits that can result from the application of a CMMS?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the maintenance function in CMMS implementation?

Reduction of breakdowns Signup and view all the answers

CMMS software began to gain popularity with smaller and mid-sized businesses in the 1980s and 90s.

True Signup and view all the answers

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) aims to optimize the quality and utilization of assets throughout their __________.

lifecycle Signup and view all the answers

Match the following advantages to using a CMMS:

Improved maintenance planning and scheduling = Better inventory management Enhanced asset management = Increased safety and compliance Improved reporting and analysis = Cost reduction and productivity improvement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CMMS Benefits

A Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a software package that maintains a database of information about an organization's maintenance operations.
Improves productivity, resulting in reduced direct labor costs.
Increases equipment availability through better planning.
Enhances equipment reliability by identifying repetitive faults.
Optimizes stock control, leading to reduced inventory levels and fewer stockouts.
Achieves long-term reduction in maintenance costs.
Enhances safety by providing detailed Standard Job Procedures.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMSs) are vital for coordinating all activities related to the availability, productivity, and maintainability of complex systems.
CMMSs have evolved from simple mainframe planning to Windows-based, multi-user systems that cover a multitude of maintenance functions.
The benefits of CMMSs include:
- Resource control
- Cost management
- Scheduling
- Integration
- Reduction of breakdowns

Chapter 1: Definition of a CMMS

A CMMS is defined as a system that manages, controls, executes, and ensures the quality of maintenance activities to achieve optimum levels of availability and performance of plant assets.
A CMMS should include functions such as maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution, as well as inventory management and reporting.

Chapter 1: Why a CMMS Fails

A CMMS may fail due to:
- Lack of preparation and research
- Limited involvement by management and workforce in the selection process
- Insufficient training
- Incorrect or insufficient data entry

Chapter 2: History of CMMS

The first CMMSs appeared in the 1960s and were used by large enterprises.
In the 1970s, punch cards gave way to checklists fed into CMMS systems.
In the 1980s and 1990s, CMMSs became more prevalent in smaller and mid-sized businesses.
In the 2000s, CMMSs began to share information across local area networks and web-based connectivity.
Today, CMMSs are cloud-based and highly mobile.

Chapter 2: Determining the Need for a CMMS

Maintenance costs are rising faster than production costs.
Typical management goals for maintenance include:
- 95% or better equipment availability and reliability
- 99% product quality
- Reduced maintenance overtime hours
- Reduced contract labor hours
- Improved record keeping on repairs
The benefits of using a CMMS include:
- Improved maintenance planning and scheduling
- Better inventory management
- Enhanced asset management
- Increased safety and compliance
- Improved reporting and analysis

Chapter 3: Top CMMS Selection Requirements and Functions

The advances in mobile technology and web-based software have provided users with on-the-go and round-the-clock access to CMMS software.
CMMSs are no longer one-size-fits-all, but rather offer custom features delivered through flexible platforms.
The top CMMS selection requirements and functions include:
- Inventory management
- Work order management
- Reporting and analysis
- Integration with other business systems

Chapter 3: The Difference Between CMMS and EAM

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is a combination of software, systems, and services used to maintain and control operational assets and equipment.
EAM aims to optimize the quality and utilization of assets throughout their lifecycle, increase productive uptime, and reduce operational costs.

Chapter 4: Maintenance Costs

One of the fundamental reasons for implementing a CMMS is to reduce maintenance costs.
A CMMS can help reduce costs in four areas:
- Labor costs
- Material costs
- Cost of quality
- Cost of production losses

Chapter 4: Tables and Reports

Tables are supporting files of information associated with a major file.
The CMMS provides programs for producing various reports associated with each subsystem.
Examples of reports include:
- Backlogs
- Work in progress
- Work orders by status
- Completed work orders

Chapter 4: CMMS Databases or Files

The typical CMMS provides databases and/or files for the storage, manipulation, and retrieval of information.
The typical CMMS consists of the following databases or files:
- Equipment/asset identification and specifications
- Work order management
- Inventory management
- Reporting and analysis

Chapter 4: Example

In this case study, a company with 130 machines used a CMMS to optimize maintenance operations.
The company used a methodology involving three steps: criteria analysis, decision mapping, and decision support.
The results of the study showed that the CMMS helped reduce maintenance costs and improve asset reliability.

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This quiz covers the advantages and functionalities of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). It explores how CMMS improves productivity, equipment reliability, and stock control, while reducing costs and inventory levels.