{"id":166888,"date":"2023-12-14T09:25:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T13:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fiix.wpengine.com\/?p=166888"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:05:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:05:22","slug":"whats-the-cure-for-unplanned-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fiixsoftware.com\/blog\/whats-the-cure-for-unplanned-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the cure for unplanned maintenance?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Picture this: You’re cruising smoothly along the highway of productivity, and suddenly, an unexpected roadblock appears, bringing your operations to a screeching halt. Unplanned maintenance can be an adversary, disrupting schedules, draining resources, and leaving us wondering: What’s the cure?<\/p>\n

In this blog, we’ll explore the complexities of unplanned maintenance, seeking not only to diagnose its root causes but also to prescribe effective remedies that promise to pave the way for smoother, more efficient journeys ahead. Join us on this journey for a cure as we navigate through the maze of unexpected disruptions and emerge with strategies to keep our operations running seamlessly.<\/p>\n

Four steps to cure unplanned maintenance<\/h2>\n

1. Diagnose the problem<\/h3>\n

No problem can be cured without a proper diagnosis. As we recently explored on the blog, an abundance of unplanned maintenance<\/a> is a byproduct of a larger problem. That\u2019s why a crucial first step in reducing it is to define the problem you\u2019re facing. This will help you confirm whether a CMMS<\/a> is, in fact, the right solution for your team. For example, if you lack the KPIs<\/a> that will help you measure and evaluate your ratio of unplanned<\/a> vs. planned maintenance<\/a>, a CMMS will give you tremendous insight. Similarly, relying on pen and paper can waste time that could be used for planning when scheduling maintenance is done with a CMMS.<\/p>\n

2. Gather your team<\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve come to a consensus about the problem or problems that are causing unplanned maintenance at your organization, it\u2019s time to gather stakeholders to get an exhaustive list of who will be involved in the implementation and usage of a CMMS. Determining who will be using the system will help you decide which features will be most important in your evaluation process.<\/p>\n

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3. Lay the groundwork for treatment<\/h3>\n

Once stakeholders have been identified and have had the chance to voice their needs, it\u2019s important to ensure that you have the foundation in place to support the implementation of a CMMS from all angles.<\/p>\n

There are a number of questions you should ask yourself to determine the work that needs to be done to get everyone on the same page when it comes to solutions:<\/p>\n