DomingaLau

With implementation failure prices ranging from 50% to 80%, it
is no wonder that several might contemplate "CMMS"
a four-letter word. In my encounter, I have seen many failed Computerized Upkeep Management Method (CMMS) implementations or extremely slow implementations
(a number of you might be nodding in agreement... ).
In addition, I've hardly ever seen an organization robustly utilizing their CMMS; most are utilizing
just a feature or two of those effective systems. It is
like utilizing just the bottle opener in your Leatherman - it
can do so much much more; couple that with duct tape and you are unstoppable...

There are numerous causes for failed implementations or under-utilized CMMS.
Under are several in the most common that I have observed, of which I
am certain you are able to relate.

Incorrect Program for the Job
How many of you are currently making use of your IT department's function ticket program to manage your work orders?
Okay, put your hands down. Which is all also frequent.

IT Systems as well as the like are great for managing service requests,
but they fall way quick on offering the enterprise
tool that you simply require in a CMMS.

Funds to get It, but No Time or Aid to Implement It
How several of you are within your ump-teen month of implementing your CMMS?
Going on years, maybe... Nevertheless functioning to get your equipment and/or maintenance schedules loaded into the
system - within your spare time... Don't be concerned, you're not alone.
Sadly, this is a typical state of most CMMS implementations.
You ultimately get your manager's approval to get a CMMS and perhaps even some training, but you do not get any assist with setup
or further administrative assistance required to implement and sustain a CMMS.

The truth of it really is, the delayed or failed start of the CMMS will make
it all of the much more challenging for you to request additional funding since you didn't do well with what they already invested - a double whammy...

You cannot do it alone; you'll need help!

Old, Slow System
You'll find some that implemented a CMMS years ago, but have
not been capable to upgrade it with time (possibly because they customized
it too a lot creating upgrades costly) or the custom software development company is
no longer supported (eventually that Windows 95 machine
will die... ). It's also difficult to upgrade since so much has been invested inside the old system and you usually
do not need to shed the information - plus modify is tough.

But you and your organization must advance using the instances -
there's better on the market.

Homegrown
How several of you couldn't get management's approval to purchase a CMMS so you built 1 your self?
How flat is your forehead from beating it against the wall wanting to
become an Excel or Access guru? Yep, I've been there as well...
I have seen some pretty good ones, I may add. Nevertheless, as facility
managers, our jobs usually are not to become database administrators or IT
gurus (albeit that hat does get thrown at us usually).
We've to pull ourselves out of these weeds to ensure
that we are able to focus on the strategic, business initiatives of our facility
organization. I am all for organic, but now with a CMMS...


Never Know What You do not Know
Lastly, lack of realizing any far better is probably the most common purpose for failed or under-utilized CMMS installations.

Most do not know how potent a CMMS is or how it
could be utilized to handle day-to-day operations and offer important company details for managing
your facilities and upper management. Resolving this particular problem is
the reason I'm such a proponent for our conferences and IFMA's coaching courses.