MaintainNow Blog

Discover maintenance management insights, CMMS best practices, and industry trends to optimize your operations and reduce downtime.

Why Your CMMS Adoption Rate Is Low (and How to Fix It)

A seasoned expert's take on why CMMS adoption fails and the practical steps to fix it, focusing on user buy-in, simplicity, and mobile-first strategies.

Cloud CMMS vs On-Premise: Total Cost of Ownership Breakdown

An expert breakdown of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for cloud vs. on-premise CMMS, helping facility managers see beyond the sticker price.

Equipment Lifecycle Management: Extend Asset Life by 25% With CMMS

A deep dive for facility maintenance professionals on how a modern CMMS is the key to true Equipment Lifecycle Management, extending asset life and cutting costs.

CMMS Mobile App vs Desktop: Which Features Matter Most?

An industry expert analysis of CMMS mobile app versus desktop features. Discover which platform is critical for work orders, maintenance scheduling, KPIs, and reducing downtime.

Maintenance Backlog Management: 6 Strategies to Clear Your Queue

A practical guide for facility managers on tackling the ever-growing maintenance backlog. Explore 6 expert strategies, from work order prioritization to CMMS software implementation, to regain control of maintenance operations.

Unplanned Downtime: How CMMS Reduces Emergency Repairs by 40%

An industry expert's breakdown of how a CMMS combats unplanned downtime, cutting emergency repairs and associated costs by up to 40% through proactive strategies.

How to Calculate Maintenance Costs Per Asset

A detailed guide for facility managers on calculating maintenance costs per asset, covering direct and indirect expenses to optimize maintenance strategy and justify budgets.

Maintenance Scheduling Software: 7 Features That Prevent Equipment Downtime

Discover 7 critical maintenance scheduling software features that move teams from reactive firefighting to proactive control, preventing equipment downtime and boosting equipment reliability.

CMMS Implementation Timeline: Go Live in 45 Days or Less

Ditch the 6-month implementation myth. A focused, phased CMMS rollout can deliver value in under 45 days. Here's the expert's roadmap for facility teams.

CMMS vs Reactive Maintenance: The Shift from Fixing to Preventing Failures

A deep dive for facility managers on shifting from a reactive, 'firefighting' maintenance culture to a proactive strategy powered by a modern CMMS to boost equipment reliability.

CMMS vs Excel: Why It’s Time to Move Beyond Spreadsheets

A seasoned maintenance professional breaks down why relying on Excel for maintenance management is costing your facility more than you think in downtime, compliance risk, and wasted resources.

CMMS vs CAFM: Which Is Better for Facilities and Buildings?

An industry expert breaks down CMMS vs. CAFM for facilities. Discover which system truly optimizes maintenance management, asset lifecycle, and wrench time.

Showing page 4 of 34 (397 total posts)