| Types of cloud services: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Infrastructure as a Service, sometimes abbreviated as IaaS, contains the basic building blocks for cloud IT and typically provide access to networking features, computers (virtual or on dedicated hardware), and data storage space. Infrastructure as a Service provides you with the highest level of flexibility and Read More |
| 1 High Percentage of Reactive Maintenance Work It’s not fun being surprised all day will unexpected equipment breakdowns. Getting a handle on your preventive maintenance to reactive maintenance ratio will help keep the fires to a minimum so you can take control of your maintenance work flow. Anywhere from 75 – 85% of your Read More |
| When equipment breaks down, everything from your productivity to your bottom line is disrupted. Managers recognize the need for a quick and effective solution. The difficult question, becomes whether to repair or replace the equipment that is breaking down. Replacing equipment is the larger investment, and this can lead some managers to choose to repair Read More |
| It’s a type of Internet-based computing that provides shared computer processing resources and data to computers and other devices on demand, It is a model for enabling ubiquitous, on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., computer networks, servers, storage, applications and services), which can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal Read More |
| An audit is a systematic and independent examination for processes and its documents in an organization. Audit management is responsible for ensuring that board-approved audit directives are implemented. Audit management helps simplify and well-organize the work flow and collaboration process of compiling audits. Audit management oversees the internal/external audit staff, establishes audit programs, and hires Read More |
| Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS) is a valuable tool that can help facility managers effectively execute an asset management strategy. Over time, EAM-CMMS can help drive down the cost of maintenance, increase asset life, improve productivity, reduce downtime, and lower the total cost of ownership of assets. It can not Read More |
| Preventive maintenance is often still viewed by many companies as an unnecessary expenditure that is a waste of time and resources. In most cases, this is far from the truth and can prove to be a very costly mistake to make. Many companies tend to focus solely on the immediate issues that come up – Read More |
| By David Berger – plantservices.com No one likes surprises, especially big expensive ones. Senior management is no exception. That is why long-term capital planning is an essential function within any company. Any organization that owns or manages physical assets such as plant equipment, facilities, vehicles, infrastructure, or computer equipment, must be vigilant in anticipating the Read More |
| By David Berger ꟷ plantservices.com A new year is upon us, giving rise once again to reflect on where we are personally and in business, and what New Year’s resolutions might be helpful. This column outlines a ten-step New Year’s plan to improve how assets are managed at your company. Now if you are reading Read More |
| International Organization for Standardization (ISO) – (www.iso.org) develops international management system standards to ensure that products and services are safe, reliable, and of good quality. ISO standards help organizations reduce costs, minimize waste and errors, and access new markets. However, ISO is not involved in the certification of the standards it develops. Private, external certification Read More |
