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time, rather than falling back on a break/fix approach.
CAFM/CMMS software sets clear deadlines for preventative maintenance work, based on a time schedule or conditional monitoring. As a result, machines are under less stress and therefore last longer.
What CMMS software features should food and drink manufacturers look out for?
There are many combined CAFM/CMMS systems available, but that’s a double- edged sword. Food manufacturing maintenance teams can struggle to identify the ideal software.
If this sounds familiar, here are some core features to look out for:
Maintenance management: The best CMMS/CAFM software on the market will include every tool that food and drink companies need to manage resources, control costs, reduce downtime and extend asset life. Key features include task registers, checklist capabilities and digital document storage.
Look for: A CMMS system that allows technicians to upload images.
Work requester: an intuitive work requester module is essential, as people outside the maintenance
department will use this feature. The simpler it is to enter ‘who, where, what’ information for work orders, the quicker the transition to digital maintenance processes.
Look for: CMMS/CAFM software that can send automated email messages to colleagues whenever a work request status changes.
Inventory management: Poor spare parts management can be a significant cost centre for maintenance teams. A CMMS system with a dedicated stock and inventory management module will keep a detailed parts catalogue, track inventory locations, manage returns and reorders, and conduct accurate stocktakes.
Look for: CMMS software with both an inventory module and a purchasing module to manage multi-user purchase requests, multi-supplier quotations and multicurrency orders.
Business intelligence (BI): Performance data is critical to getting high-level sign-off on new recruitment initiatives and replacement equipment. Selecting CMMS software with a BI module enables KPI tracking across key metrics, including open work orders, mean time to repair, planned
maintenance percentage and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Look for: CAFM/CMMS software that can convert data into easy-to- understand dashboards and graphs.
Mobile app: Choosing a CMMS system with a mobile app will enable technicians to check their task list, look up asset information and log completed tasks on the move.
Look for: A CMMS mobile app with barcode scanning capabilities so technicians can link jobs and updates to specific assets.
Permit to Work: The strict regulations of food production mean maintenance tasks must be carried out to high standards. CMMS software with a Permit to Work module will manage permits for high-risk jobs and document risk assessments to ensure health and safety protocol is followed.
ShireSystem by Elecosoft, manages work requests, optimising planned jobs and urgent repairs to maximise productivity. Every feature is designed to help maintenance teams in the food and drink industry optimise operations, increase efficiency and maximise productivity. Book a demo today.
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