CMMS Tech Tip: Streamline Asset Spare Parts Management with Mainsaver
Unlock Efficiency and Optimize Asset Management
Asset management can be a complex and time-consuming task, especially when it comes to keeping track of spare parts for various equipment. Mainsaver’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) takes asset management to the next level, making it more efficient and convenient than ever before. In this Tech Tip, we’ll delve into the power of asset spares, or ‘bill of material’ functionality, offered as part of Mainsaver’s CMMS solutions.
Challenge 1: Managing Valuable Asset Information
One of the key challenges in asset management is maintaining a centralized repository of valuable asset information. In the past, this often involved physical binders and roomfuls of documents.
Solution: Centralized Repository
Mainsaver’s CMMS provides a solution by electronically centralizing asset data, surpassing the efficiency of traditional methods and increasing wrench time. You can store manuals, schematics, and other documentation electronically for each asset.
Challenge 2: Accessing OEM Manuals and Schematics
Access to OEM manuals, schematics, and images is crucial for efficient maintenance and repairs.
Solution: Digital File Integration
Mainsaver’s CMMS software enables you to link these files to assets, making them accessible from various points within the system, such as the asset hierarchy, asset edit, and work order edit. This ensures that your team can access the necessary manuals, including the bill of materials, from anywhere with CMMS access.
Challenge 3: Creating Spare-to-Asset Relationships
Creating spare-to-asset relationships is a critical aspect of asset management.
Solution: Multiple Methods for Efficiency
Mainsaver offers flexibility with various methods for this task. You can manually assign spare parts in Mainsaver or let the system automatically build the spares list when a part is issued. Mainsaver Core also associates spares with assets of the same manufacturer and model, streamlining the process even further.
Challenge 4: Tracking Common Spare Parts
Knowing where stocked parts are used is invaluable for efficient maintenance.
Solution: Cross-Referencing for Optimal Utilization
Mainsaver makes it easy to see which equipment shares the same spare parts, even when those parts are not readily available. You can access cross-referencing information through the ‘Spares List’ functionality and the parts master edit function. This data helps you make informed decisions about removing spare parts from the stockroom when equipment is taken out of service.
Summary: Streamline your asset spare parts management
Incorporate Mainsaver’s asset spare parts functionality into your maintenance workflow and witness the transformative impact it can have on your asset management processes. Say goodbye to time-consuming paperwork and hello to a streamlined, efficient, and digitally empowered approach to maintaining your assets.
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