…Easy to replace Cheap to carry in inventory The classic example is light bulbs. When a bulb burns out, work on the line doesn’t stop. You can’t really do preventive…
by Jonathan Davis on May 23, 2024
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Workplace Space Utilization Metrics You Need to Know About
…all that useful, since the only thing you can do to improve it is look for cheaper space. That may not be an option for many reasons: less expensive space…
by Jonathan Davis on October 27, 2019
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Why first-time fix rate depends on mobile tools your technicians can use
Field technicians are already working in challenging conditions, from deep inside manufacturing facilities stretched across multi-site portfolios to traveling between wind turbines separated by miles of rural terrain. They navigate…
by Jonathan Davis on February 3, 2026
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Digital asset life cycle management: How modern solutions support every stage
…a struggle to forecast future needs accurately, leading to over- or under-investment in infrastructure and equipment. Disconnected systems across departments also make it difficult to align on priorities or simulate…
by Jonathan Davis on October 9, 2025
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Facility Management Software ROI
…recognize incremental ROI. Calculate purchase and deployment cost Determining software purchase and deployment cost is essential to calculate ROI of FM software. This figure is more than any one individual…
by Jonathan Davis on July 18, 2019
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Why is employee experience important?
Consider buying a new car. It’s an experience that’s notoriously frustrating — one most people dread. They hate pestering salespeople, haggling over price and interest rates, and signing dozens of…
by Jonathan Davis on September 22, 2023
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Why is employee experience important?
Consider buying a new car. It’s an experience that’s notoriously frustrating — one most people dread. They hate pestering salespeople, haggling over price and interest rates, and signing dozens of…
by Jonathan Davis on July 13, 2023
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What data reveals about workplace freedom and workforce connection
…This reinforces the mantra in the US that being on-site is the new off-site experience. It means team members are coming together to meet in the office to hold in-depth…
by Mike Petrusky on June 20, 2023
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Selecting an EAM-ERP integration platform for stronger capital planning
…prove value at one site before betting your entire operation. Essential features: Proven rollout methodology for multi-site organizations Pilot approach that lets you prove ROI before full commitment Flexibility that…
by Jonathan Davis on April 20, 2026
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What is Planned Maintenance?
…Non-critical to operations Quick and cheap to repair Unrepairable at all Easily bypassed There are three main types of unplanned maintenance that you can implement. Reactive maintenance This is unplanned…
by Jonathan Davis on April 2, 2004
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Optimizing MRO: How to improve maintenance, repairs, and operations
…the indirect spend, which are all the services and products the organization needs to buy. And it can cover a lot. So, when the human resources department prints out a…
by Gabi Bellairs-Lombard on August 14, 2024
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Mastering asset management: Using tracking software to transform inventory and lifecycle management
…can easily locate equipment when it’s needed, reduce unnecessary purchases, and ensure assets are well-maintained throughout their lifecycle. Instead of scrambling to find missing items or dealing with unexpected breakdowns,…
by Mike Petrusky on March 14, 2025