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The metric of plant maintenance should now be in the ability of the plant to meet the strategic goals of the company beyond
customarily expected cost savings, such as improved plant output, performance predictability, product quality, customer service,
safety, environmental control, etc. (...)
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... customarily expected cost savings, such as improved plant output, performance ...
For one, an effective preventive maintenance program can improve equipment's ...
Published:
2005-01-17
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Maintenance Tips for Improved Profits: Creating the Business Case to Invest in Automation. Secure Documents to Use In Your
Dynamic System and to Create the Business Case to Invest in Automation. Does it really make sense to spend money to save money?
The answer may surprise you when it comes to maintenanc (...)
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Maintenance Tips for Improved Profits: Creating the Business Case to Invest in Automation. Secure Documents to Use In Your
Dynamic System and to Cr...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance management or enterprise asset management system is useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate
equipment history, and develop comprehensive analy (...)
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Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance manageme...
Published:
2008-08-06
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Abstract:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance management system (CMMS) or an enterprise asset management (EAM) is a useful tool to create a planned environment,
help build accurate equipment history, and develop c (...)
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plant maintenance program:
... a run-to-failure or reactive maintenance program is likely ...
Similarly, a PM program may be cost-effective ... to integrate systems within the plant
environment, the ...
Published:
2004-02-19
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Abstract:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance management or enterprise asset management system is useful tool to create a planned environment, help build accurate
equipment history, and develop comprehensive analy (...)
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plant maintenance program:
Companies that have moved from a highly reactive environment to a more planned one notice significant improvement. A computer
maintenance manageme...
Published:
2008-08-06
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Abstract:
Computer maintenance management system (CMMS) packages are excellent tools for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data
and can offer insight into a process’ problem. Critical success factors for the effective use for the CMMS involves clear
support from management and measurable drivers involving tim (...)
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... third key driver of a continuous improvement program is cost ... and
is the founding president of the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of ...
Published:
2004-02-24
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Spending money to save money makes sense in the context of large capital assets, including facilities, fleet, plant equipment,
and even computers. A lack of preventative maintenance affects the shareholders of all companies. Aging assets and reactive
maintenance can be financial drains. A complete preven (...)
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... of large capital assets, including facilities, fleet, plant equipment, and ...
A complete preventative maintenance program consisting of better business practices ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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... to properly calibrate tools and equipment as part of a predictive maintenance program.
... With Infor EAM, the maintenance and plant engineering practitioner
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Published:
2008-07-25
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Abstract:
This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM)
takes over, focusing on features and functionality of EAM software. It also compares CMMS and EAM software and explores the
two key differentiators. (...)
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plant maintenance program:
This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM) takes
over, focusing on f...
Published:
2009-08-24
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Condition monitoring is a critical component of predictive maintenance. In this special report for the chemical processing
industry, you’ll learn six steps to implementing a condition-based maintenance program; condition-monitoring techniques that
can increase equipment uptime; how to protect your cond (...)
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plant maintenance program:
... this special report for the chemical processing industry, you’ll learn six steps to implementing a condition-based
maintenance program; condition-monitoring ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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As companies continue to look for more areas from which to squeeze out revenues and reduce expenses, enterprise asset management
(EAM) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software continue to receive good press as the systems providing
an answer--and with justification. But what softwa (...)
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As companies continue to look for more areas from which to squeeze out revenues and reduce expenses, enterprise asset management
(EAM) and compute...
Published:
2004-03-15
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IFS Defence Ltd., a joint venture between BAE Systems and IFS, recently acquired iSC, a British custom software firm. However,
some product integration issues and questions about long-term benefits for IFS customers outside the defense sector should
be monitored. (...)
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IFS Defence Ltd., a joint venture between BAE Systems and IFS, recently acquired iSC, a British custom software firm. However,
some product integr...
Published:
2008-04-16
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Fourth Shift claims to have grasped the requirements of its target market (SMEs) that wish to acquire most of their business
applications from a single source, even if they have to sacrifice some functionality. To that end, the company launched its
Complete Care program. Complete Care is possibly the mos (...)
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Fourth Shift claims to have grasped the requirements of its target market (SMEs) that wish to acquire most of their business
applications from a s...
Published:
2000-10-02
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For those looking for a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor, the Web is often the first place to start.
There are a number of web site features one should examine in order to maximize web site visits. Reprinted with permission
from Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazine. (...)
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plant maintenance program:
... David Berger is with Western Management Consultants and is the founding president of the Plant
Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada. ...
Published:
2004-02-21
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Abstract:
When negotiating a contract with a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor the guiding principals and definition
of the project must first be determined. Deliverables, pricing options, payment terms, continuance, product and service quality,
and liabilities are additional areas that must be (...)
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plant maintenance program:
... David Berger is with Western Management Consultants and is the founding president of the Plant
Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada. ...
Published:
2004-02-25
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St. Marys Paper Ltd.: Customer Profile.Search for White Papers and Other Documents for Your Management of St. Marys Paper
Ltd.: Customer Profile. St. Marys Paper Ltd. is a pulp and paper mill located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (Canada). In 1989,
it implemented a CHAMPS computerized maintenance managemen (...)
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St. Marys Paper Ltd.: Customer Profile.Search for White Papers and Other Documents for Your Management of St. Marys Paper
Ltd.: Customer Profile. S...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Impact of Lean on Consumer Product Manufacturers. Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound. While consumer products manufacturers are relatively recent adopters of lean programs,
they are already achieving value through a firm commitment t (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Impact of Lean on Consumer Product Manufacturers. Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant and ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
In most cases, companies will acquire enterprise asset management (EAM) software but the interfaces to external systems will
have to be constructed. (...)
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... Still, given plant maintenance is a core business component of ...
analyzes the cost of maintenance programs versus ... and activates the selected program
upon approval ...
Published:
2004-03-16
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Abstract:
For those looking for a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) vendor, the Web is often the first place to start.
There are a number of web site features one should examine in order to maximize web site visits. Reprinted with permission
from Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazine. (...)
Excerpt related to
plant maintenance program:
... David Berger is with Western Management Consultants and is the founding president of the Plant
Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada. ...
Published:
2004-02-21
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Abstract:
One has to see how ACCPAC’s moves to nurture the relationship and the morale of its VARs and to make them more successful
(profitable), will play against MBS’ and Best’s enticing financing arrangements for their VARs and customers, particularly
during these days of cash scarcity. (...)
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One has to see how ACCPAC’s moves to nurture the relationship and the morale of its VARs and to make them more successful
(profitable), will play ...
Published:
2003-02-07