Scott Britton’s maintenance team at Rambler Metals & Mining was overwhelmed by paperwork. “By the end of a 12‑hour shift, the next crew would spend an hour scouring notes,” says Scott, the General Manager of Operations. “We were drowning in Post‑its, scraps of paper, and a backlog of unstructured re

Competing for budget and resources is relentless. Every department wants a slice of the newly opened purse, including maintenance. The challenge is to demonstrate that your project will be the smartest investment. This guide gives you a proven six‑step framework that blends hard data with compelling

Revolutionizing MRO: Four Emerging Spare‑Part Trends This article explores four cutting‑edge technologies that are set to transform the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supply chain. These innovations will lower inventory levels while sustaining equipment availability, making many tradition

At Fiix, we are dedicated to meaningful social impact, with a core focus on safeguarding our planet. Achieving carbon neutrality was a pivotal milestone—and we’re proud to announce that Fiix has earned certification from Carbonzero. But what does carbon neutrality actually entail, and how did we rea

Recent high‑profile failures illustrate the cost of neglecting proactive maintenance. In February, officials evacuated 188,000 residents downstream of California’s Oroville Dam after erosion threatened uncontrolled flooding. The National Parks Service faced scrutiny for its mounting maintenance back

If you type will my job… into Google, the top suggestions that pop up are all variations on will my job be taken by a robot. This is a legitimate concern, especially in manufacturing where automation has already cut jobs and is poised to cut more. The American labor market is vulnerable, yet we must

Maintenance management is evolving at breakneck speed. While some facilities still rely on paper punch‑card systems, today’s teams demand real‑time access to work‑order data to make informed decisions about assets and infrastructure. Most teams are turning mobile—selecting a CMMS with a dedicated ap

Construction activity is on a steep upward trajectory. U.S. projects a 40% increase in building construction by 2025, driving demand for sophisticated facilities and maintenance management tools. As buildings evolve into intelligent ecosystems, the software that supports them must keep pace. Webinar

In today’s fast‑paced manufacturing environment, mobility isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. During a recent episode of Life Cycle Engineering’s Asset Reliability @ Work podcast, Fiix Senior Customer Success Manager Scott Deckers explained how the Fiix mobile app transforms routine maintenance workflo

Asset management is in the midst of a sweeping digital overhaul. As technology becomes more ubiquitous, several forces are reshaping how maintenance teams operate. Below are the leading trends that are redefining asset management practices. Internet of Things (IoT)IoT—connecting machinery and senso

For as long as humans have owned valuable equipment, maintenance has been essential. When expensive machinery fails, we repair it rather than discard it. “If you call a plant manager and ask about maintenance, they’ll try to end the call quickly,” says Scott Deckers, Customer Success Manager at Fiix

Mobile maintenance isn’t a passing trend; it’s reshaping how maintenance teams work, from shop floors to remote sites. In this episode of the Rooted in Reliability podcast, Scott Deckers, Fiix’s Manager of Customer Success, explains why mobile CMMS solutions are essential for modern operations and h

In the ongoing battle between traditional pen‑and‑paper workflows and modern maintenance software, which method truly delivers the lowest downtime? This article compares the two approaches across every critical step of the maintenance cycle, revealing how digital tools consistently reduce lost produ

The Future of Maintenance Over the past year, hundreds of maintenance professionals shared their journeys toward more effective programs in our Fiix Score survey. Analyzing that data has given us a clear view of today’s maintenance landscape and the direction the industry is headed. Below are the mo

What Is Reliability? In previous discussions we defined a reliability culture as the cultural shift required for an organization to fully grasp the full scope of asset reliability. More recently, we distinguished reliability from traditional maintenance, noting that reliability represents a holistic

In maintenance, knowledge is as essential as spare parts or capital. When an employee departs, that expertise leaves with them, forcing costly hiring, onboarding, and a measurable drop in productivity, reliability, and uptime. High turnover is a harsh reality for many facilities, but it isn’t inevit

Industry 4.0 has become a central theme in maintenance discussions—from blogs to boardrooms. Yet the conversation often feels laden with buzzwords and vague promises. In this article, we cut through the jargon to reveal what Industry 4.0 truly means, how it transforms maintenance, and how you can pr

IDC & Fiix Software Webinar on Digital Transformation in Maintenance The business landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and maintenance teams are at the forefront of this shift. CMMS (Computer‑Aided Maintenance Management System) software is now the cornerstone of forward‑thinking maintenance s

Last week, Fiix partnered with the International Data Corporation (IDC) to host a 58‑minute webinar titled “4 Ways Maintenance Will Be a Game Changer for Modern Operations.” The session featured IDC analyst Kevin Permenter and Fiix Solutions Engineering Lead Stuart Fergusson, who unpacked how digita

In a recent piece for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Mike Schmidt declared that the fourth industrial revolution is already here. This insight echoed loudly during a Fiix‑hosted webinar featuring industry analyst Kevin Permenter from IDC and Fiix’s own Stuart Fergusson, with Greg Dieric