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

Challenge: Provide a more effective System Administration Module Methodology: In the latest release (v12.9) of the Mainsaver application, the System Administration Module was completely re-organized.

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

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

Challenge: In many situations, a part is purchased in a multiple package but used one at a time. Mainsaver has the ability to issue parts

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

Challenge: It is not uncommon for an organization to want to estimate purchasing / spend requirements for an upcoming period of time. This can be

Challenge: Provide an effective method for purchasing and receiving Long Term Contractor Services and/or Blanket Purchase Orders. Methodology: Many times contractors need to be hired

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

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

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

Challenge: Many CMMS installations use the Work Type field on the work order to identify the major classification of work such as EHS, Preventive, Predictive,

Challenge: Utilize the Mainsaver Work Order Scheduling tool without having to plan craft labor. Methodology: The Mainsaver Work Order requires that a craft code to

Challenge: The Maintenance technician was called by radio to investigate a problem on a coolant pump in a steel mill. He knows the previous shift

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

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

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

Challenge: When Mainsaver is upgraded from an older version to a newer version, many times new features are added. It is the general practice of

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

Challenge: Use Mainsaver Projects to provide real value in work Management Methodology: Use the following steps to use the Project feature: 1. Create a New