Fiix Maintenance Insights – June 2019

Discover this month’s curated maintenance insights from industry leaders and Fiix experts.

Maintenance news from around the world

How self‑maintenance can help or hinder equipment maintenance (Jaime Vos, Association of Equipment Manufacturers)

Despite rapid technological advances, maintenance remains fundamentally human. Skilled technicians operate tools, interpret data, and communicate findings. Human error is unavoidable, but organizations can minimize it by empowering their maintenance teams. This article offers practical strategies for professionals to support their own well‑being, leading to better equipment care.

14 keys to securing your CMMS data (David Berger, Plant Services)

As manufacturing data grows in value, protecting it becomes critical—especially for teams moving to cloud‑based CMMS solutions. Mechanical failures, accidental deletions, and cyberattacks can all compromise stored information. This piece outlines 14 actionable safeguards that maintenance leaders can deploy to protect their CMMS data and reduce loss risk.

Expanding use‑cases for mobile and wearable technology in manufacturing (Nick Castellina, Manufacturing.net)

Data can transform maintenance workflows, yet accessing it on the factory floor is often difficult. In noisy, hazardous environments, traditional computers are impractical. This article explores how mobile devices and wearables are breaking those barriers, giving technicians real‑time access to critical information and enabling smarter, safer work.

Maintenance news from Fiix

Four ways maintenance will change the game for modern business

Digital innovation is reshaping the business landscape—and maintenance is at its core. CMMS platforms are leading the charge. We partnered with IDC to host a webinar that delved into how emerging technologies are redefining maintenance, featuring real‑world case studies and actionable strategies for organizations ready to begin their digital transformation journey.

The key to CMMS success: Finding a CMMS champion

Just as a ship requires a seasoned captain, a CMMS demands a dedicated champion to guide its adoption and optimization. When the right leader steers implementation, training, and continuous improvement, the system unlocks its full potential—streamlining processes, harnessing data, and maximizing resources. This post explains the role of a CMMS champion and why every facility should appoint one.

Pencil whipping: When a healthy scorecard is too good to be true

In maintenance, cutting corners is all too common. Skipping routine tasks may save time in the short term but can derail operations. The phenomenon—known as “pencil whipping”—poses a real risk. This article explores why it happens, the consequences, and the tools that can help teams stay on track.

Making sense of maintenance metrics: Overall equipment effectiveness

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is the gold standard for measuring asset performance. It reveals how well equipment is producing, identifies bottlenecks, and guides continuous improvement. This post covers OEE fundamentals, the benefits it delivers, and proven tactics to elevate your plant’s effectiveness.