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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
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
Inspection Rounds using Mainsaver Connect for Tablet Based Data Collection
Challenge: Many enterprises utilize paper checklists to record operating parameters on a shift, daily or other regular interval. Data recorded on paper has to be
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
Got KPIs?
Challenge: The Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is one of many tools we employ to improve the performance of our assets. The CMMS may provide
Using Tasks and Job Plans with Work Orders and PMs
Challenge: Create an electronic custom check list / data input sheet to be used with PMs and Work Orders Methodology: Version 12.8 of Mainsaver now
Using the Mass Close Work Order Feature
Challenge: Many times when using Mainsaver, the need or desire arises to close multiple work orders without having to do so one at a time.
Cleaning up the Work Order Backlog
Challenge: The queue of open work orders in any CMMS system should be an accurate reflection of work not yet complete. It is very common
Attaching supporting Photos to a Work Request or Work order using Mainsaver Connect
Challenge: A picture is worth a thousand words and this is certainly very true when documenting issues during maintenance inspections. For customers running the Mainsaver
Using Work Saving Features in Mainsaver
Challenge: Mainsaver has a number of work saving features that can streamline its use, both during initial system setup/build and during later daily operations. Detailed
Set Default Open Work Order View in Mainsaver Connect
Challenge: Rather than searching through hundreds of open work orders it is more efficient to have the open work order view default to the records
The Life and Times of Work Order C100123
Challenge: Yes, the carpet in room 123 indeed does need replacing. We can track this work order from the epic journey from a young work
Managing Table View Queries in Mainsaver
Challenge: Many times when the Table View of a particular Mainsaver module is opening, there is a long if not never ending list of Table
Track Asset Downtime within Mainsaver
Challenge: Downtime is indicative of lost production and is a key machine reliability indicator. Mainsaver has easy ways to record downtime either within a work
Dashboard Setup
Challenge: Month end reporting might involve running queries and analyzing data throughout different modules of Mainsaver. The new Dashboard feature in version 12.6 provides a
Tips for Building Effective Table View Queries
Challenge: Mainsaver collects and catalogs a wealth of data as part of its operation. However, the data is only useful if it can be recalled
‘Add on the Fly’ Permission
Challenge: When reviewing the database, there are invalid entries for certain look up fields such as cost center, account, manufacturer and other areas. It is
External Uses of Mainsaver Data
Challenge: Years’ worth of valuable data exists in the Mainsaver database. How can users export or use this data for further analytics and reporting? There
Utilities for Maintaining a healthy Materials Module
Challenge: During the course of using the Mainsaver Materials module, it is not unusual that actions are performed such as manual quantity adjustments, part reservation
Mainsaver Materials Activity
Challenge: Users have a report where they can set a starting point for the material inventory, view all transactions since the starting point and see
Mainsaver Security Review
Opportunity: Make sure that users have the appropriate permission levels to perform their required functions in Mainsaver and protect data integrity within the Mainsaver database.
Automatically Build the Asset Spare Parts List
Challenge: It is advantageous in many ways to have the “Build of Materials” or parts list that make up an asset. Putting together a list
Everything you want to know about your assets
Challenge: Often times when ordering a spare part or rebuild kit, the vendor will need to know specific information about the equipment. There are many
Barcode Labels for Inventory
Challenge: Simplifying BarCode labeling Solution: Any screen in Mainsaver that asks for a stock number may utilize a barcode scan to quickly enter the stock