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Abstract:
A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase accountability of the maintenance functions, and produce substantial financial savings. Read on to learn how this
can be accomplished. (...)
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A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment
downtime, increase account...
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2003-07-08
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Abstract:
A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase accountability of the maintenance functions, and produce substantial financial savings. Read on to learn how this
can be accomplished. (...)
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equipment downtime:
A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment
downtime, increase account...
Published:
2003-07-08
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Abstract:
Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment maintenance. The class of software that can help to cultivate these savings is computerized maintenance management
systems (CMMS). This article discusses the basics (...)
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equipment downtime:
Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment mainte...
Published:
2003-07-07
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Abstract:
Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment maintenance. The class of software that can help to cultivate these savings is computerized maintenance management
systems (CMMS). This article discusses the basics (...)
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equipment downtime:
Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment mainte...
Published:
2003-07-07
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Abstract:
Infor's latest acquisitions and vertically-focused "assembler strategy" are furthering its goal to be number three (after
SAP and Oracle) in the world of enterprise resource planning vendors. (...)
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Infor's latest acquisitions and vertically-focused "assembler strategy" are furthering its goal to be number
three (after SAP and Oracle) in the w...
Published:
2006-04-27
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... reduce manufacturing costs; lower equipment downtime; and; use equipment
to its full capacity based on industry specific standards. ...
Published:
2009-10-13
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This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM)
takes over, focusing on features and functionality of EAM software. It also compares CMMS and EAM software and explores the
two key differentiators. (...)
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equipment downtime:
This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM) takes
over, focusing on f...
Published:
2009-08-24
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As companies continue to look for more areas from which to squeeze out revenues and reduce expenses, enterprise asset management
(EAM) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software continue to receive good press as the systems providing
an answer--and with justification. But what softwa (...)
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As companies continue to look for more areas from which to squeeze out revenues and reduce expenses, enterprise asset management
(EAM) and compute...
Published:
2004-03-15
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Maintenance Tips for Improved Profits: Creating the Business Case to Invest in Automation. Secure Documents to Use In Your
Dynamic System and to Create the Business Case to Invest in Automation. Does it really make sense to spend money to save money?
The answer may surprise you when it comes to maintenanc (...)
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Maintenance Tips for Improved Profits: Creating the Business Case to Invest in Automation. Secure Documents to Use In Your
Dynamic System and to Cr...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Computer maintenance management system (CMMS) packages are excellent tools for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data
and can offer insight into a process’ problem. Critical success factors for the effective use for the CMMS involves clear
support from management and measurable drivers involving tim (...)
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... cause. This leads to significant improvement. For example, recurring equipment downtime
might be traced to improper lubrication. A ...
Published:
2004-02-24
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Lean manufacturing strategies and ever-lower tolerance for late deliveries are putting pressure on manufacturers to ensure
that facilities and equipment operate at peak performance. While some companies are struggling to execute preventive and predictive
maintenance procedures, better performers have imp (...)
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... factories, and equipment across global manufacturing networks. Download <strong>The
Asset Management Benchmark Report: Moving Toward Zero Downtime</strong>. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five
S's, visual controls, standardized work, mistake proofing, total productive maintenance, cellular manufacturing, single-digit
setup, pull systems, sequencing, activity-based costin (...)
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A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five
S's, visual controls,...
Published:
2006-02-14
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Abstract:
Intentia's Movex solution for the food and beverage industries has been highly regarded in Europe and the Pacific Rim. Now,
Intentia is ready to gain foothold in North America. Read on to discover why this software for the process manufacturing industries
should be on every food and beverage prospect’s (...)
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Intentia's Movex solution for the food and beverage industries has been highly regarded in Europe and the Pacific Rim.
Now, Intentia is ready to g...
Published:
2004-02-02
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The food and beverage industries have very special needs, many of which are externally regulated. Read on to discover some
of the unique challenges and software requirements for these industries. (...)
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The food and beverage industries have very special needs, many of which are externally regulated. Read on to discover some
of the unique challenge...
Published:
2009-11-27
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The Seven Types of Power Problems. Get Documentation for Power Problems. Many of the mysteries of equipment failure, downtime,
software, and data corruption are the result of a problematic power supply. Compounding the problem is that there is no standardized
way to describe power problems. Learn more abo (...)
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The Seven Types of Power Problems. Get Documentation for Power Problems. Many of the mysteries of equipment
failure, downtime, software, and data c...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Begin at the End: a Good Lean Strategy Starts with Defining Your Ultimate Goal. Read Current White Paper for a Good Lean Strategy
Starts with Defining Your Ultimate Goal. You know the statistics—lean can shorten your lead times, reduce inventories, cut
operating costs, free up resources, and more. But c (...)
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Begin at the End: a Good Lean Strategy Starts with Defining Your Ultimate Goal. Read Current White Paper for a Good Lean Strategy
Starts with Defin...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Next R(E)volution of Lean. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. By seeing a business as a "value system" for customers, companies can shift lean strategic priorities towards
growth-oriented targets instead of cost-cutting. Instead o (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Next R(E)volution of Lean. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. By seeing...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The metric of plant maintenance should now be in the ability of the plant to meet the strategic goals of the company beyond
customarily expected cost savings, such as improved plant output, performance predictability, product quality, customer service,
safety, environmental control, etc. (...)
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equipment downtime:
... Associated with this approach is scheduled downtime, which is a planned shutdown of
equipment or a plant to perform maintenance (or to adjust to softening ...
Published:
2005-01-17
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... This solution performs analytics while equipment assets are running (which avoids downtime),
and it makes the necessary adjustments to maintain an optimum ...
Published:
2008-07-25
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In 2006, Cascades began looking for a manufacturing execution system (MES) to manage and assess the overall equipment efficiency
(OEE), downtime, and product quality performance of its paper machines. Much of the company’s data was still manually collected
and entered. To achieve its competitive goals, (...)
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In 2006, Cascades began looking for a manufacturing execution system (MES) to manage and assess the overall equipment
efficiency (OEE), downtime, ... ...
Published:
2010-03-11