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Is your hotel faced with an ever-increasing amount of backlog because it seems there is just not enough staff to go around? Does it seem like there is always something new that comes up and changes the schedule? This is usually the result of weak¬†hotel maintenance¬†planning. The Impact of Maintenance Planning Having great maintenance management…

In order to understand who uses computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) it is important to make sure you understand what a¬†CMMS¬†does. By definition¬†CMMS¬†is: ‚ÄúA computerized system designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance activities. Also known as¬†CMMS, typical features include planning, scheduling and monitoring of work orders and maintenance needs.‚Äù Source:¬†Glossary of¬†EAM¬†and¬†CMMS¬†Terms Who Makes…

When you see a¬†hotel¬†that has a * or 5 stars rating, different images of quality, luxury and costs comes to mind. For years different organizations have used various methods to assign a rating to hotels. Now it would appear many countries are aligning themselves with The Hotelstars Union classification being widely used throughout Europe. Understanding…

First, I should admit that the idea for this article resulted from a discussion this morning about my upcoming root canal (ouch time). Whether the root canal could have been avoided is a non-issue, the pain exists, the reactive maintenance solution is a root canal. However, is a root canal also a proactive maintenance solution…

Some technologies have the potential to completely change how operations are conducted in business. New ideas are constantly being generated and as they are researched new applications develop spreading the technology. Some examples are huge, such as the internet or the automation of manual¬†work management¬†processes through software. However, integrating this technology into everyday business did…

Not that long ago, I was visiting with a major hotel engineering and maintenance department. The day was spent speaking with the maintenance team that managed the daily¬†hotel maintenance¬†tasks as well as the vendor management of the larger pieces of equipment like the boilers, chillers and air handlers. This well run, 10 story hotel, had…

If you had to make a list of the top ten¬†hotel maintenance¬†tasks that should be done above all others, what you list? Would your list be proactive as in preventive maintenance, reactive as handling the day‚Äôs fires, or simply whatever comes to mind? Before deciding, take a look at how the 80/20 rule for maintenance…

Just like meeting a person for the first time, it takes hotel travelers less than 60 seconds to form an initial impression of a hotel or resort. Travelers may first take notice of the parking, signage, decor, carpet, or even the smell. Although each visitor is keyed to something different, each first impression is influenced…

Tired of reading¬†CMMS¬†articles that always seem to say the same thing but leave you wondering what good is it? Then perhaps it is time to take in a new perspective. By working backward from a determined set of asset maintenance needs you will be able to tell if a¬†CMMS software¬†solution is right for your business.…

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is not just a tool but a cornerstone of intelligent operations management. Good executives understand that¬†managing asset lifecycles¬†based upon a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) will positively impact the profitability of the company by lowering operational costs. The additional margin gains can be used to for competitive pricing adjustments, the purchasing…

For many of us, dust is a mere nuisance or allergy issue that can normally be addressed with a dust cloth or allergy pill. The basic premise of dust issues is that if enough dust collects on a filter or in a ventilation system, air flow will be reduced. Reduced air flow may result in…

What does it take to be an EAM/CMMS administrator? You can look at job postings and get a feel for what an Enterprise Asset Manager or Computer Maintenance Management Systems administrator does. Three examples from this week are 1)¬†EAM Systems Administrator¬†2)¬†Maximo EAM Systems Administrator¬†and 3)¬†EAM System Administrator Jobs. However, the key to finding a quality…

Implementing EAM Change There are a lot of articles touting Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Systems and how they will save or make your company money. Many people will try to provide you tips for making sure the purchase and implementation go smoothly. Tips are great but the real challenge is understanding that¬†the purchase process and…