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7 steps for managing the work order process

IBM Business Partners

Whenever a person or entity submits a service request, the maintenance team that receives it must create a formal paper and/or digital document that includes all the details of maintenance tasks and outlines a process for completing the tasks. That document is called a work order.

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CMMSs help medical facilities thrive in the face of labor shortages

IBM Business Partners

If diagnostic machines and treatment equipment are out of order due to a lack of maintenance or repair, patients may face significant delays in receiving crucial services. What is a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and how can it help? CMMS systems can help medical facilities do the following: 1.

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Smart manufacturing technology is transforming mass production

IBM Business Partners

IIoT-connected assets help industrial manufacturing facilities manage and maintain equipment by utilizing cloud computing and facilitating communication between enabled machinery. Enable on-demand manufacturing to streamline inventory management processes. Build and test prototypes right on the shop floor.

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CMMS vs. EAM: Two asset management tools that work great together

IBM Business Partners

To do that, technicians, facility managers, maintenance teams, reliability engineers and project managers need accurate, real-time information at their fingertips. Other features like vendor and inventory management, reporting, analysis (e.g.,