September 2019 Maintenance Insights: Fiix & Industry Highlights

Here is your monthly roundup of the latest maintenance insights and Fiix updates from September 2019.

Maintenance news from around the world

The Future of Factories (Andy Coussins, TechNative)

Manufacturers face increasing pressure to boost productivity and stay ahead of the competition. Success belongs to those who leverage technology to produce higher‑quality goods faster, incorporating features that consumers don’t yet realize they need. Inside the factory, employees demand safety, high equipment uptime, and operational efficiency. This article explores how the factory of tomorrow will balance these priorities, how maintenance technology will weave them together, and how companies are beginning to move toward this promising future.

How enterprise asset management is helping unravel mysteries of the universe at CERN (Andrew Ross, Information Age)

The CERN complex houses some of the world’s most sophisticated machines used to test theories about the universe’s origins. While the spotlight often falls on the scientists, a dedicated maintenance team keeps the entire operation running smoothly—overseeing 700 buildings and thousands of technical assets. This piece highlights the behind‑the‑scenes work that ensures CERN’s groundbreaking research can continue uninterrupted.

The future of manufacturing is smart, secure and stable (Erik Josefsson, Ericsson.com)

Modern manufacturers know that competitiveness hinges on integrated, adaptable processes that shorten lead times without compromising safety or quality. The Internet of Things (IoT) and emerging 5G networks offer a pathway to achieve these goals. This article examines how connected devices and next‑generation connectivity can drive smart manufacturing, enhance maintenance workflows, and improve quality control.

Maintenance news from Fiix

Four tips for scaling a CMMS pilot project

Technology should align teams, hit KPIs, and propel the business forward—but the reality is that 84% of new tech initiatives never reach the testing phase. CMMS implementations are no exception. Many organisations struggle to scale a pilot and miss out on the ROI they expect. This post outlines proven practices for expanding a CMMS pilot, identifies common roadblocks, and offers actionable solutions to keep momentum.

A guide to creating and managing preventive maintenance checklists

From routine car care to trip planning, checklists turn simple tasks into reliable habits. Preventive maintenance (PM) can be just as effective when standardised through a checklist. By embedding PM steps in a CMMS, technicians receive clear, concise instructions, reducing errors and downtime. This guide walks you through designing PM checklists that boost efficiency, cut costs, and enhance safety.

Fiix ranked among Canada’s fastest‑growing companies

Fiix has earned recognition on two prestigious Canadian lists for rapid growth. For the second consecutive year, it secured the 47th spot on the Growth 500, an accolade from Canadian Business that ranks firms by five‑year revenue growth. Additionally, Fiix ranked 103rd on the inaugural Report on Business Top Growing Companies list, boasting over 400% growth across three years.

Fiix Acquires Alchemy IoT to Build First True AI‑Powered CMMS

In August, Fiix announced its acquisition of Alchemy IoT, an industrial asset‑intelligence firm. The deal positions Fiix as the first CMMS provider to deliver AI‑driven predictive maintenance by integrating its smart asset‑management platform with Alchemy’s machine‑learning engine. The patented asset‑health monitor will extend Fiix’s offering to real‑time, AI‑powered anomaly detection, reinforcing its leadership in condition‑based and predictive maintenance solutions.