Solving inventory challenges with inventory cycle count Most companies that manage large inventories face common challenges: parts are used for maintenance without proper approval or recording, items are moved between departments, and occasionally parts vanish with no trace. While robust CMMS soluti

What are rotating assets? In Fiix CMMS, “rotating assets” refers to pieces of equipment that are swapped in and out of service—such as pumps, control boards, engines, or robotic arms—rather than spinning around. Each item is a distinct unit with its own asset code and serial number. Work orders and

Measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) is the first step toward maintenance excellence. That’s why our CMMS includes more than 120 ready‑to‑use maintenance reports that can be generated instantly and are accessible to every user. This week we’re excited to announce powerful enhancements to our

New Feature: Standard Failure Codes – Streamline Maintenance & Cut Costs At Fiix, we’re constantly evolving our CMMS to help you keep operations running smoothly. This week we’re proud to introduce a game‑changing capability for our Enterprise customers: Standard Failure Codes. What are failure code

Most CMMS platforms allow only a single asset per work order, making it tedious to schedule maintenance across multiple assets. Fiix’s Multi‑Asset Work Order feature lets you assign several assets to one scheduled task, dramatically cutting data entry time. It’s especially valuable for technicians w

Ask yourself: Do you want to join the roughly 70% of CMMS implementations that fall short? Probably not. The real barrier isn’t the complexity of the software; it’s that the system never truly takes off. The key to avoiding that fate? Comprehensive training. Training isn’t just a nice‑to‑have; it’s

The maintenance software market is expanding rapidly. ARC Advisory Group forecasts the global enterprise asset and field service management market—encompassing asset management, maintenance management, EAM, and CMMS—to reach USD $4.6 billion by 2019. This growth signals a dynamic landscape where sta

Modern technology functions as a global preventive maintenance system, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they surface. Yet, despite these efficiencies, human psychology resists change. The innate status‑quo bias means we favor doing nothing or sticking with past decisions, often be

Efficient scheduling is critical to your operations. Understanding where technicians—whether full‑time employees or contractors—are at any moment, what tasks they’re tackling, and what remains on the docket can consume significant mental bandwidth. Without a reliable calendar, this task becomes a ma

We’re excited to announce that Maintenance Assistant has rebranded to Fiix. The change reflects our commitment to delivering modern, cloud‑based maintenance solutions that grow with you. Why Fiix? Maintenance remains the backbone of every operation—whether you manage a single facility or an entire c

Switching to a new CMMS can feel intimidating—there’s a learning curve, upfront costs, and the risk that staff won’t fully embrace the change. With the right partner, however, the transition can be smooth and deliver real business value. Price Cost is the most common hesitation when evaluating a CMM

When a technician hears, Which generator unit? The one in the storage room by the tool shelf, the answer is instant. But that conversational shorthand collapses when you start logging assets in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). If every generator is simply labeled Generator, findi

The importance of maintenance departments has surged as aging infrastructure, tightening budgets, and a growing focus on asset stewardship demand smarter solutions. Traditional tools—pen and paper, spreadsheets, and legacy on‑premises software—no longer provide the agility required for modern mainte

When a facility first adopts preventive maintenance, many managers turn to custom spreadsheets. While spreadsheets let you log work orders and schedule upcoming tasks, they lack integration, real‑time alerts, and the ability to automate workflows. As a result, technicians rely on a patchwork of emai

Recent headlines have highlighted the National Parks Service’s staggering $11.9 billion maintenance backlog. With Congress allocating just $3.25 billion annually, deferred work has piled up into a seemingly insurmountable challenge that could only be tackled with a decisive overhaul. Beyond governme

A technical post‑mortem is a structured, data‑driven review of the incidents that caused a system failure. The purpose of a technical post‑mortem is to: Pinpoint what went wrong and why. Identify pain points and recurring issues. Define concrete actions to prevent future incidents. Establish indust

Implementing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a pivotal step toward a streamlined maintenance strategy. Yet many organizations still question the optimal number of users who should have direct access to the platform. Should every member of the maintenance team be empowered to l

A 2016 report from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) offers a fresh perspective on U.S. manufacturing, showing that today’s factories are leaner, more productive, and staffed by a more educated workforce than ever before. Click here to read the full report. Since the early 2000s, manufactu

Guest blog by Elizabeth Mazenko, editor at Better Buys Change management can be challenging—especially in maintenance, where paper forms still dominate. Many managers cling to legacy systems for four key reasons: They fear the training burden of new technology. Past failures with electronic or mobi

When a machine starts making an unusual noise, the first call often goes to the maintenance team. But how does that call travel from a line operator to a maintenance crew? What process ensures a timely response? The answer lies in shared responsibility. The maintenance team can’t be everywhere at on