Implementing such a system leads to higher productivity, lower costs and better maintenance planning. Automation and data centralization significantly contribute to preventing unexpected failures and unnecessary downtime.
Main functions of CMMS
CMMS offers a wide range of features that improve maintenance management:
- Preventive maintenance planning and tracking – CMMS allows you to create and manage a maintenance schedule based on time, usage, or equipment condition, helping to prevent breakdowns.
- Work order management – easy creation, assignment, and tracking of work orders improves work efficiency.
- Inventory and spare parts management – monitoring of inventory and orders prevents delays in repairs.
- Equipment performance monitoring – analysis of operational data helps identify failure patterns and optimize maintenance procedures.
- Maintenance cost management – recording labor and material costs helps manage the budget more effectively.
- Maintenance history and documentation – keeping records of all modifications and interventions simplifies audits and planning future maintenance.
Difference between CMMS and EAM
Although CMMS and EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) have similar goals, EAM focuses on broader asset management – from acquisition to disposal. CMMS is primarily designed for maintenance management, while EAM addresses the comprehensive management of all enterprise assets.
Hexagon EAM as an example of an effective CMMS solution
One of the leading solutions on the market is Hexagon EAM, which offers not only standard CMMS features, but also advanced tools for predictive maintenance, asset attack analytics, and IoT for operation optimization.
Businesses that have implemented Hexagon EAM have seen:
- 30% reduction in storage and inventory costs
- 50% decrease in total asset maintenance costs
- 50% increase in warranty cost recovery
- 20% reduction in production downtime
This data proves that investing in a modern asset management and maintenance system leads to significant savings and improved efficiency. Read more examples in our case studies.
An EAM system is an indispensable tool for any company that wants to effectively manage maintenance and optimize its processes. The right choice can bring not only significant savings to the company, but also a competitive advantage.
