Just as every business process eventually reaches its conclusion, so do physical assets. Regardless of how robust your asset‑management strategy is, each piece of equipment will eventually reach the end of its useful life and require sale, recycling, or disposal. Modern systems add complexity, while

Stock Outs Are Expensive Picture two realistic scenarios: 1️⃣ A scheduled shutdown: Your team is ready, the production line is set to halt for maintenance, and everything is in place. Suddenly, a critical machine has worn beyond expectation and must be replaced. You have no spare parts on hand. Do y

Balancing Asset Availability and Cost Reduction Many maintenance leaders routinely grapple with the decision: should we prioritize asset availability or focus on cutting maintenance costs? The challenge lies in achieving optimal reliability while keeping budgets in check. Asset availability and reli

In the next few months, we’re launching a native mobile app for our CMMS. Last week, we introduced the first visible sign of this update: rendered barcodes. When the app is released, you’ll be able to scan a barcode and jump directly to the corresponding asset page. For now, assets with barcode numb

Over the past month, we have refined the scheduled maintenance scheduling tab in your CMMS, delivering clearer, real‑time insight into upcoming maintenance events. For those new to scheduled maintenance, our 5‑minute introductory video explains how to create maintenance plans and set triggers. In th

The Tampa Bay Times reports that Florida schools will receive a $100 million boost dedicated to maintenance and construction once the state budget is finalized later this year. With this funding, schools can repair aging facilities—such as leaky gymnasium roofs—and, in some cases, build entirely new

Many organizations believe that configuring a Computer‑Aided Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a time‑consuming, complex process. In reality, with the right guidance, deployment can be straightforward and rapid. Below are seven expert‑backed tactics that will help you master your CMMS in recor

Our development team has recently advanced the final stages of the new Fiix CMMS API. Designed for seamless integration, the API allows external applications to communicate directly with Fiix, enabling native use of CMMS data across financial systems, maintenance tools, and machine‑to‑machine (M2M)

Introducing the Fiix Mobile App We’re thrilled to unveil Fiix Mobile, the mobile companion designed to elevate productivity, maximize equipment uptime, and reinforce health & safety compliance. By granting your team secure, on‑the‑go access to essential CMMS data, the app eliminates the need for pri

Integrations After months of meticulous planning and dedicated development, we’re thrilled to launch Fiix’s Application Programming Interface (API). The API unlocks powerful integration possibilities, allowing you to connect Fiix with ERP systems, accounting platforms, project management tools, mach

In the earliest releases of Fiix, we offered a custom report builder via iReports. Over two years, only two users ever completed a custom maintenance report. The complexity of the tool and the steep learning curve—especially when navigating our extensive database—proved to be significant barriers. T

The Traditional Approach to Preventive Maintenance Historically, if several PM cycles for a piece of equipment overlapped on the same date, CMMS users had to create separate scheduled maintenance triggers for each cycle. For example, a monthly oil change paired with an annual oil and filter change w

Streamline Maintenance with Visual Operating Procedures When technicians are pressed for time or momentarily distracted, subtle variations in how tasks are performed can creep in. Industry research shows that standardizing procedures through visual aids—such as checklists, graphics, and videos—drama

6 compelling reasons to upgrade to Professional CMMSDesigned for larger organizations, the Professional CMMS package delivers advanced capabilities beyond basic work orders and preventive maintenance. Our development team has engineered a suite of powerful new features to bring your maintenance oper

Getting Started with Work Order Software Maintaining complex infrastructure is most effective when every asset, technician, and data point is centrally managed. Work order software integrates these elements, giving you instant access to all the information you need to keep operations running smoothl

Do You Need a Work Order System? Even the smallest operations rely on routine maintenance. Work orders translate maintenance plans into action, and without a system they’re prone to oversight and waste. A reliable work order system is the linchpin that turns maintenance into a cost‑saving asset. Mi

Work Orders: Eliminating the Are We There Yet? Question For a maintenance manager, a robust work‑order tracking system functions like a highly skilled project manager who can simultaneously supervise technicians on site, manage inventory at the warehouse, reorder parts from the office, and report co

After the Debate, CMMS Will Deliver the Emission Reductions Ontario is aligning with Quebec and California in a cap‑and‑trade commitment, sparking debate among critics. What does this mean for you? The details are still being hammered out, but the heavy lifting will ultimately be done by Computerize

Modern asset management demands real‑time data. At Labs we’ve delivered powerful automated meter‑reading tools, but adding a dedicated computer to every device drives costs and complexity. The Raspberry Pi offers a compact, low‑power alternative that keeps the system self‑contained and scalable. Why

The Fiix Help Center is your one-stop destination for all things related to implementing and operating your CMMS. It combines a knowledge base, community forum, and ticket portal into a single, user‑friendly hub. Whether you’re just getting started, troubleshooting a specific issue, or exploring new