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2 ways to minimize it outage costs with cmms software

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Exponential growth in technology has made IT uptime mission critical for facilities managers, and not just those who work in traditionally data-intensive industries like finance, telecommunications, and e-commerce. A recent survey revealed that growth has been strongest in industries like hospitality, public works, and transportation, which have seen their dependence on data centers more than […]

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Osha proposes rulemaking to improve tracking measures for worker injuries and illness incidences

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a new rule to improve the monitoring of incidences of workplace injuries and illnesses across American workplaces, according to an OSHA news release published last November. The announcement came on the heels of the Bureau of Labor Statistics release of its 2013 Occupational Injuries and Illnesses report,

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As heat use rises, so do fire hazards: some checks to stay safe this winter

Leave a Comment / Facilities, fire, fire alarm, fire extinguisher, fire hazards, fire hydrant, fire safety, Maintenance, Safety and Regulations, smoke alarm, spinkler system /

This past November was colder than usual in the U.S. (though it was exceptionally warm elsewhere in the world), which is likely to prompt increased use of heating devices in facilities and cause a corresponding increase in fire hazards. According to government research, December fires account for an average of 415 deaths and 1,650 injuries,

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Using cmms to renegotiate supplier contracts: information is leverage

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The “Great Recession” had an unexpected impact on the relationship between companies and their suppliers. At the depths of economic despair, companies reported concern for the welfare of their suppliers at roughly the same rate that they expressed worry over their own fortunes. Economic catastrophe, rather than straining these relationships, seems to have strengthened them

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2 simple ways to keep heating costs down this winter

Leave a Comment / drafts, Facilities, furnaces, Green, Maintenance, winter checks, winterization /

Over the past several decades, temperature fluctuations have made it difficult for facilities managers to estimate how much heating and furnace systems will cost to operate through winter. Regardless of how much these systems are used, however, there are some basic steps managers and maintenance staff can take to ensure that these systems are functioning

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The what, why, and how of barcoding

Leave a Comment / asset, barcodes, barcoding, cmms, Construction, data accuracy, data entry, data integrity, data management, EAM, Facilities, Fleet, Inventory, Manufacturing, parts tracking, scanners /

Barcodes have only been around since the 1960s, yet it would be hard to imagine a world without them. Over the past several decades, barcodes have become an everyday part of life. Everyone is familiar with the little black and white bars that are stamped on seemingly everything—and with the advent of smartphone apps that

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How to customize inventory views and create basic reports in managerplus lightning

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Centralizing and standardizing parts inventory data is a critical first step toward cutting costs and improving allocation. But without data navigation know-how, this information will be of little use. ManagerPlus was designed with this in mind, offering intuitive controls that make analysis of inventory data quick and easy. We\’ve put together a brief guide on

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Recycling roi: what’s good for the environment is good for business

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As the “green” movement has risen to prominence over the past decade, its mission of environmental consciousness-raising has helped to refine and expand recycling practices. Blue waste bins with the triangle arrow symbol, and the rules governing how trash must be sorted before going into them, are now a commonplace part of home and work

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