CMMS Software features you need An increasing number of companies across a broad spectrum of industry, service and corporate sectors have come to realize that their “pencil and paper” or spreadsheet approach to maintenance management is no longer sufficient. Incr

Who doesn’t love the word free? Most people jump at the opportunity to save money, let alone get something of value for no cost at all. How about free CMMS software? Imagine revolutionizing your entire workplace with software tools that promise to automate and ma

We’re well into 2019 and it’s time to do a efficiency check. Are you still tracking work orders and maintenance activities manually or with spreadsheets? If you are, you are not alone. Almost 80% of facility and maintenance professionals that we survey are using

CMMS Software for Small Businesses In recent years, Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) has transformed how companies do business and in particular, how they oversee their facility management. During the past two decades, businesses – large and sm

Looking back twenty years ago, the most powerful home and office computers boasted having a hefty 64MB of SDRAM and a roomy 8GB hard drive. Wi-Fi access was unheard of and cell phones were just coming onboard in analog format only. Tablets and other portable devi

Making the decision to shift a company’s maintenance management from a spreadsheet to a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) system can be a long and often difficult process. Change can be difficult – even if it is for the better. Concerns typicall

Computerized Maintenance Management Software is an awesome tool that aids maintenance professionals in becoming more organized. CMMS software streamlines maintenance processes, doing everything from simple requests, to work orders, preventive maintenance, invento

Overview On May 25, 2018, a new European privacy law, called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect in the European Union (EU). The GDPR is designed to give EU citizens more control over their data, strengthening their right to access pers

It’s probably safe to assume that if you’ve found this article, you are more than likely thinking about an alternative to your current maintenance management approach. Fortunately, you are in good company because there is a growing number of businesses of all siz

What Companies are Looking For in a CMMS: Results of a Hippo CMMS Survey Purchasing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a large investment for buyers regarding finances, time and energy. Because of this, purchasers’ inquiries and final decision

Equipment Management Software in Manufacturing  Organizations in manufacturing rely on multiple pieces of equipment to complete daily production tasks. To ensure smooth operation of the machinery, regular service is required. Additionally, some equipment is essen

More facilities departments are either implementing or researching CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems because they realize the cost saving benefits these systems deliver. What’s more new web-based subscription platforms have lower start up costs, a

The way companies conduct business has changed dramatically over recent years. Computer technology is largely responsible for increased business efficiency regarding resource, material and timing savings. In the late 1970’s, spreadsheet software emerged and was c

In recent years, companies have been challenged to keep pace with industry and economic demands. In order to maintain their competitive edge, they must find ways to increase their productivity and efficiency while at the same time, being mindful of the costs in d

In typical Hippo fashion, we move forward into the new year with momentum and with bold objectives to be achieved. In planning for 2018 and beyond, we reflect on the milestones reached in 2017. In 2017 we grew the Hippo team, invested in HR initiatives, develope

During the past three decades, company operations management has greatly evolved. Fluctuating economic conditions, increased market place competition and a move toward computer technology are largely responsible for companies across all sectors adopting a “smart

Technology has turned the world on its side; and for the most part, this has been a good thing. However, a problem that arises from the ongoing changes associated with these advancements is the need to adapt. A growing number of businesses across all industry and

As companies grow in size and complexity, maintenance tasks that were previously managed by “pencil and paper” or spreadsheet approaches are now found lacking. And when it comes to the added maintenance costs associated with time, resource and staff allocations,

Preventive Maintenance Service Most will agree that maintaining company assets is a good thing. However, the question remains, is a preventive maintenance plan the right thing for your company? To begin, let’s explore what preventive maintenance is. Preventive M

Although U.S. and Canadian manufacturing sectors were both hit hard by the 2008-2009 recessions, each has experienced recoveries resulting in continued growth. According to FRED Economic Data (2017), the U.S. reported a record level third quarter in 2016 of appro