Benchmarking is a step-by-step process that moves you from where you are to where you want to be. Along the way, you collect key insights into both your operations and those of industry leaders. What is benchmarking in maintenance management? Let’s look more clo

Traditionally, it’s been hard to know precisely when to stop maintaining an asset and replace it altogether. Hitting the right time involves a lot of different numbers, and so you’re always aiming at a moving target. When to repair or replace assets The concept i

With the current economic uncertainty driven by COVID-19, efficiency in facility maintenance has become crucial. Now more than ever, facilities and maintenance managers need to get more done with less. CMMS software can help. It’s a powerful tool for protecting v

The COVID-19 pandemic has created sudden, sweeping changes in the economy, including shutdowns across industries. But when things slow down or stop, there’s still lots that needs to get done. Let’s look at some ways to handle unscheduled shutdowns. But before we

COVID-19 poses unique challenges for everyone, especially for the facilities and maintenance managers in charge of keeping people safe and assets running. We want to share ways you can protect both your team and organization during both full or partial shutdowns

Maintenance has always been mobile. Technicians move around facilities, working on assets and equipment directly. There’s no way to replace a worn fan belt from behind a desk. You can’t fix a pump over a video conference call. That’s why mobile CMMS apps make so

Choosing the right CMMS software can feel overwhelming. There are so many different things you have to consider, and the whole project has a lot of moving parts. But finding the right CMMS solution is like any other complex task: anything is possible on

Yes, those really are objectives for your department and your CMMS. Here’s why: If you want to master maintenance management, you need more than just the right combination of features and workflows. You also need good technicians. Who else can help you set up and

Welcome to Hippo’s new online home, where we’ve updated some of our CMMS software content and given everything a brand-new look and feel.  So, why all the changes?  New look to the website  Hippo CMMS has always been the right combinatio

Predictive Maintenance, do you really need it?  Maybe, but first you need to know what it is and how it works. Then you need to look at your own situation and decide what’s going to work best for you. ​Let’s start with the basics: a solid understanding of pr

Every time you create new users in your CMMS (and actually at any time after that), setting the right permissions is a simple but powerful way to boost productivity. What are user permissions? They’re what a user can do inside the CMMS software. On a basic level

Of course you want to be efficient, but to do that you first need to remove all those momentum-killing, energy-sucking distractions that keep you from focusing on your key tasks. And honestly, that’s usually not easy. Unless you have the right CMMS. A good CMMS

Because of its long list of benefits, making the decision to invest in asset management software is easy. But it can be challenging to find the software solution that works best for you. Just like when you do any other kind of shopping, the key is a good shopping

According to a recent survey, around 33% of organizations say they have a preventive maintenance program. But they also say these programs are ineffective.  A good PM program helps the maintenance department run smoothly, making the whole organization more e

Assets and inventory are capital intensive, and so it’s important to ensure they’re being optimally utilized. If something is costing you a lot of money, you need to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. This brings us to two important questions: How can

Executive Summary This article seeks to align CMMS data to the broader asset management strategy for the organization. It begins by positioning the CMMS as an important information system, worthy of the organization’s time and effort. I’ve often explained that th

When most people think of inventory management software, they think of retail applications. But the software is used in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and government. Inventory management software is bigger and bette

It’s sometimes easy to forget how much success in hospitality depends on inventory management. But in this diverse and fiercely competitive industry, you need to carefully track and control everything. From the spoons and forks at the continental breakfast to all

Preventive maintenance programs cut downtime, boost productivity, and save you money. And it’s easy to see why. Taking care of little issues before they have a chance to grow into giant problems puts you ahead of the maintenance curve. But you’re never going to g

You already know the benefits of a CMMS. It increases efficiency and reduces stress. The streamlined work order process and interactive floor plans put technicians where they need to be, accurate inventory tracking gives them the parts they need when they need th