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Backlog Work Orders: How to Reduce, Organize & Prioritize Them

Backlog Work Orders: How to Reduce, Organize & Prioritize Them

Across organizations of varying sizes and maintenance teams, I have seen backlog work orders quietly...

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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): A Comprehensive Guide

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): A Comprehensive Guide

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a maintenance management philosophy that places equipment reliability at the...

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The 8 Pillars of Total Productive Maintenance Explained

The 8 Pillars of Total Productive Maintenance Explained

Manufacturers push hard for predictable operations, steady throughput, and dependable machines because downtime hurts margins...

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Work Order vs Work Request: What’s the Difference?

Work Order vs Work Request: What’s the Difference?

In my over two decades of experience, I have often seen maintenance teams use the...

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What is Work Order Lifecycle?

What is Work Order Lifecycle?

Work order lifecycle is an organized series of steps a work order follows, covering everything...

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What is a Work Request?

What is a Work Request?

A Work Request is a formal document or request submitted to initiate a task, project,...

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CMMS Reporting Template: A Tool for Effective Maintenance Management

CMMS Reporting Template: A Tool for Effective Maintenance Management

The ability to track and report on maintenance activities is one of the core functions...

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What is Corrective Maintenance? Everything You Must Know

What is Corrective Maintenance? Everything You Must Know

Corrective maintenance is a maintenance strategy in which repair or restoration actions are carried out...

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What is Field Service Automation? How FSA Streamlines Field Operations

What is Field Service Automation? How FSA Streamlines Field Operations

Field Service Automation is a technology solution designed to manage and optimize the operations of...

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