A Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is designed to automate standardized processes, collect historical data, and quickly sort and analyze that data. This proactive tool, when properly implemented and utilized, provides accurate and timely maintenance and operational management decision information. Unfortunately many are disappointed with the consistency and integrity of the data contained within their system. While many of these disappointments were established during the initial implementation all is not lost. This book explains what the necessary data elements are, how they are best utilized, and what foundational elements must be established to ensure on-going system success. Those considering an initial system implementation or system re-implementation are encouraged to review the contents of this book to ensure success. For those that are unsure if their system is providing the necessary foundational elements the self-assessment/evaluation section provides guidance to identify and correct system deficiencies.

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Software programs are increasingly being used to manage and control plant and equipment maintenance in modern manufacturing and service industries. However, 60% to 80% of all programs fail because of poor planning, costing millions of dollars. Written by an expert with over 30 years of experience, this book employs a step by step approach for evaluating the company’s needs then selecting the proper CMMS.

The extensively revised second edition of Terry Wireman's landmark introduction to CMMS has been written to assist anyone investigating the possibility of using a computer in the maintenance function. It provides the information needed to successfully evaluate, select, and implement a system. Readers unfamiliar with the earlier book will discover how progressive companies are using computer programs to achieve cost reduction and control the maintenance of any facility.

This text is an accessible and comprehensive guide to the principles, practices, functions and challenges of maintenance engineering and management. With a strong emphasis on basic concepts and practical techniques throughout, the book demonstrates in detail how effective technical competencies in maintenance management can be built in engineering organizations. The book thus provides students and practising engineers alike with the methodologies and tools needed to understand and implement the systems approach to maintenance management. The major goals for the text include : To provide a good understanding of different types of maintenance management systems such as breakdown, preventive, predictive, proactive. To explain benefits of planned maintenance. To explain condition-based monitoring techniques with focus on vibration monitoring, thermography, and motor condition monitoring. To stress the role of reliability engineering in maintenance with tools like Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Criticality Matrix. To explain activities of maintenance planning with focus on shutdown planning, human resources development, and tools employed for monitoring. To emphasize management functions such as procurement of spares, measurement of maintenance effectiveness, etc. To give an overview of project management tools such as PERT etc. To introduce computerized maintenance management systems. To explain the basics of hazard analysis and fault tree analysis. Review questions in each chapter, worked-out examples wherever applicable, case studies and an exclusive appendix on “Selected Questions and Answers” are all designed to provoke critical thinking. This text is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Maintenance Engineering taught in the department of mechanical engineering in almost all universities.