How To Use Your CMMS

Challenge: Mainsaver Queries allow for users to quickly display data in Mainsaver based on any of the columns in each module.  For example, ‘All Open […]

Challenge: There are many ways to keep your Mainsaver database clean and tidy.  The end of the year is good time to do this. Check […]

Challenge: Now that our technicians have tablets running the Mainsaver Connect App we want to produce QR (Quick Response) barcode tags so that they can […]

Challenge: Streamline the receiving process for PO Receipts Methodology: In past versions of Mainsaver, when receiving goods and services against a purchase order, the user […]

Challenge: Management of the work backlog is a frequent topic of maintenance and reliability conference presentations.  The list of open work orders might include undone […]

Challenge: Provide an effective method for managing regulatory compliance work and audit capabilities of work performed Methodology: In highly regulated operations such as Food, Drug, […]

Challenge: Provide easy document storage capabilities for attached documents in Mainsaver Methodology: The normal use of Mainsaver allows documents to be attached, viewed, and printed […]

Challenge: Provide easy document storage capabilities for attached documents in Mainsaver Methodology: The normal use of Mainsaver allows documents to be attached, viewed, and printed […]

Challenge: Provide a method to use Mainsaver for taking operational round data Methodology: Many operations require routine technicians to collect “operational rounds” data from the […]

Challenge: All financial transactions in Mainsaver are written to a transaction table.  These records contain audit trail information such as the time, date and login […]

Challenge: Build a spare parts list for assets automatically Methodology: When using Mainsaver, it is advantageous for each asset to have a list of parts […]

Challenge: Build a spare parts list for assets automatically Methodology: When using Mainsaver, it is advantageous for each asset to have a list of parts […]

Challenge: Many Mainsaver customers have been running the software for over 20 years.  The database is a rich resource for asset history, material usage and […]

Challenge: Understanding and using the Mainsaver Transaction Journal Methodology: In the Materials Module of Mainsaver there is a submodule named “Transaction Journals”.   This submodule is […]

Challenge: There are hundreds of application security permissions that may be enabled or disabled for a User Group in Mainsaver.  Rather than waiting for an […]

Challenge: Optimize the PM generation cycle to promote resource balancing or desired PM generation. Methodology: Mainsaver users frequently want to balance their PM work order […]

COVID-19 RELATED MAINTENANCE METRICS Challenge: Mainsaver customers have asked how they might use the application to assign a COVID-19 risk factor to work orders in […]

Challenge: Utilize one of 3 scheduling options in Mainsaver to promote organized WO scheduling. Methodology: There are effectively 3 methods in Mainsaver to schedule work […]

Challenge: Utilize one of 3 scheduling options in Mainsaver to promote organized WO scheduling. Methodology: There are effectively 3 methods in Mainsaver to schedule work […]

Challenge: How do we identify areas for improvement and cost savings with respect to the stockroom? The tips below offer some interesting information based on […]

  Challenge: Stocked items are phased out over time due to equipment obsolescence and general changes in parts usage. Old stock numbers that show up […]

    Challenge: Provide a more effective System Administration Module Methodology: In the latest release (v12.9) of the Mainsaver application, the System Administration Module was […]

    Challenge: Mainsaver 12.9 provides enhanced features to help users quickly navigate to the data they need to view and the functions they need […]

    Challenge: Historically the work order of Mainsaver included a 2000 character field for the description of the work needed and a 2000 character […]

    Challenge:   In many situations, a part is purchased in a multiple package but used one at a time. Mainsaver has the ability […]

    Challenge:   Mainsaver provides the capability to send email notifications for pre-defined events such as work requests being created or work orders being […]

    Challenge:   It is not uncommon for an organization to want to estimate purchasing / spend requirements for an upcoming period of time. […]

    Challenge:   Provide an effective method for purchasing and receiving Long Term Contractor Services and/or Blanket Purchase Orders.   Methodology:   Many times […]

  Challenge: A part is taken off the shelf and no ‘issue’ transaction is performed in Mainsaver. In another case, a mechanic issued several parts […]

  Challenge: Preventive Maintenance work is the first step in moving from a reactive based maintenance philosophy to a proactive based culture. Optimally, PM tasks […]

  Challenge: How and when to use the Mainsaver Incident Module Methodology: The Mainsaver Incident Module is designed to document and catalog operational or other […]

    Challenge:   Many CMMS installations use the Work Type field on the work order to identify the major classification of work such as […]

    Challenge:   Utilize the Mainsaver Work Order Scheduling tool without having to plan craft labor.   Methodology:   The Mainsaver Work Order requires […]

    Challenge: The Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) suggests that one of the best ways to measure employee skills and training is […]

    Challenge: The Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) suggests that one of the best ways to measure employee skills and training is […]

    Challenge: Contractor costs may eat up a large amount of a maintenance budget. Mainsaver categorizes work order costs by materials, internal labor and […]

    Challenge: Provide additional space for Work Requested or Corrective Action on the Printed Work Order. Methodology: Sometimes the printed copy of the work […]

    Challenge: There are many predictive technologies that may be used to identify problem areas  before  catastrophic failures occur. These technologies might focus on rotating […]