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How Did We Spend?
Challenge: Mainsaver is often used for purchasing materials and services. The queries and report below will help to develop some purchasing and inventory statics for
Mainsaver Document Storage
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
Using Demand Tasks for Operational Rounds
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
Query on the Financial Transaction Journal
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
Removing Unused Columns From Mainsaver Table View and Screens
Challenge: Mainsaver 12.9 allows the Mainsaver Administrator to remove unused columns from Table Views and Data Entry/Edit windows. Additionally, the Administrator may use the column
Building an Automated Asset Spare Parts List
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
Database Backup and Disaster Recovery
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
Using the Mainsaver Transaction Journal
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
Mainsaver Security Permissions
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
Optimizing the PM Generation Cycle
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 order to take proper
Add Electronic Signature to Purchase Orders
Add Electronic Signature to Purchase Orders Challenge: Mainsaver has the capability to email a pdf copy of the purchase order directly to a supplier. This
Mainsaver Work Order Scheduling Options
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
Material Analysis
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
Clean Up of Stock Materials
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
The New Mainsaver System Administration
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.
User Preferences For Data & Menus
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
UTILIZING A JOB PLAN TO RECORD DETAILS ON A WORK ORDER
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
Material Units of Measure
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
Mainsaver Notifications to Phone Text Message
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
Estimating Projected Spend / Purchasing in Mainsaver
Challenge: It is not uncommon for an organization to want to estimate purchasing / spend requirements for an upcoming period of time. This can be
How to Effectively Purchase Long Term Services
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
Cycle Counts to Make Inventory Accurate
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
PM Generation & Past Due Notification
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
Using the Mainsaver Incident Module
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
Work Type to Work Class Hierarchy
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,
Default Craft Codes for WO Scheduling
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
QR Scan Offers Myriad of CMMS Functions
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
Employee Training Database
Challenge: The Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) suggests that one of the best ways to measure employee skills and training is to maintain
Recording Contractor Costs on Work Orders
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.
Adjusting Comments Area on the Printed Work Order
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
Managing System Security Following a Mainsaver Upgrade
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
Integration of Predictive Technologies into Mainsaver
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
Using Mainsaver Projects for Effective Work Management
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