{"id":164042,"date":"2023-01-31T13:24:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T17:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fiix.wpengine.com\/?p=164042"},"modified":"2023-02-07T16:41:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T20:41:48","slug":"barriers-to-adopting-maintenance-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fiixsoftware.com\/blog\/barriers-to-adopting-maintenance-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Four barriers to adopting maintenance software"},"content":{"rendered":"

Switching to new maintenance management software<\/a> can be a daunting task for so many reasons. There\u2019s always a learning curve, it can be expensive, and there\u2019s no guarantee that everyone in your organization will be on board.<\/p>\n

But making the switch doesn\u2019t have to be painful as long as you have the right software provider. At Fiix, we spend a lot of time talking to maintenance managers about why they do and don\u2019t want maintenance software. From those conversations, we\u2019ve collected the four biggest concerns for anyone adopting a CMMS<\/a>, and paired each concern with solutions and resources to help navigate the transition.<\/p>\n

Four barriers to adopting a CMMS and how to overcome them<\/h2>\n

1. Cost<\/h3>\n

Budget and cost are the number-one barriers for anyone considering switching to maintenance management software. It\u2019s an investment, no matter which way you cut it. But modern, cloud-based software is far less expensive than on-premise software.<\/p>\n

On top of the relatively low cost of the software itself, a CMMS can have a huge impact on your bottom line. It can help turn your maintenance department from a cost center into a value center since the software helps you gather data on assets, and make more educated decisions about where and when to use maintenance resources.<\/p>\n

Here are eight ways a CMMS helps you save money:<\/p>\n

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  1. Fewer equipment breakdowns and product scrap<\/li>\n
  2. Fewer overtime costs<\/li>\n
  3. Longer asset life<\/li>\n
  4. Better inventory management<\/li>\n
  5. Better compliance with international standards<\/li>\n
  6. Better energy use<\/li>\n
  7. Streamlined budget<\/li>\n
  8. Helps identify problem areas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Need help narrowing down your options? Read our short guide to choosing a CMMS<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

    2. Getting buy-in<\/h3>\n

    Outlining the financial benefits of maintenance management software helps get buy-in from senior executives. But oftentimes, the people who really see the benefit of maintenance software\u2014the maintenance managers and technicians who use it on a day-to-day basis\u2014don\u2019t have the time to build a really compelling business case.<\/p>\n

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    Need help getting buy-in from your team? Use our free project pitch deck template<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    First and foremost, do your research. You know your company and your maintenance team, so you\u2019re in the best position to choose maintenance management software that will help, not hinder daily operations. Resources like Capterra and G2 are great for comparing different vendors and will help you ensure you get a solution appropriate for your company size and technical know-how.<\/p>\n

    Luckily, this is an easy problem to solve. We went ahead and created a resource<\/a> to help you sell maintenance management software to the higher-ups at your organization.<\/p>\n

    How to combine data and storytelling to get your maintenance project approved<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

    3. Installation and setup<\/h3>\n

    In terms of installation, cloud-based software is relatively straightforward because there\u2019s no on-site installation. Once you buy your software, it\u2019s just a matter of logging in and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n

    But how easy it is to import assets really depends on your specific maintenance management software. There are a lot of CMMS vendors, and their products run the gamut from very simple to requiring dedicated IT help to set up.<\/p>\n

    With Fiix, you can easily import existing assets and data from CSV or Excel, which makes setup really straightforward. We also have a huge number of resources to help you navigate the first few days and weeks with your CMMS, including an amazing team of customer success specialists who are here to support you along the way.<\/p>\n

    If you want a step-by-step look at setting up Fiix, check out our free CMMS implementation guide<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

    4. Getting the maintenance team on board<\/h3>\n

    You can\u2019t just drop new software on your maintenance team and expect them to adapt. Bad change management can lead to resistance, which can delay or even halt software implementation.<\/p>\n

    We\u2019ve addressed this particular challenge before. Basically, there are three simple ways to help manage resistance to change which are detailed below:<\/p>\n