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This article was written by Better Buys<\/a>, a B2B software review and comparison site<\/em><\/p>\n

A malfunctioning cement kiln. An overheated data server. A broken wind turbine.<\/p>\n

When equipment fails, it can bring business to a standstill. Not only that, but it can also lead to good customers leaving or permanent damage to your reputation.<\/p>\n

If your company is still keeping maintenance records on paper or fixing machines only after they fail, it\u2019s going to cause problems for everyone involved.<\/p>\n

A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS<\/a>) isn\u2019t just for big manufacturers and industrial companies. Any business that invests heavily in physical assets\u2014machines, equipment, or property\u2014needs to develop a proper maintenance plan, which begins with the right technology.<\/p>\n

Here are three important industries (beyond manufacturing) that benefit from a proper maintenance plan and a CMMS solution.<\/p>\n

1. Energy<\/h2>\n

Energy companies, which include oil and gas, electric, water, solar, wind, and plant-based fuels, typically rely on high-cost machinery to extract resources and generate power.<\/p>\n

These businesses need to make sure their assets are as productive and long-lasting as possible to stay profitable. That\u2019s why companies in this industry would be wise to invest in a CMMS solution.<\/p>\n

Maintenance software can streamline equipment use and improve asset life by ensuring that spare parts are available at the right time and equipment is routinely inspected. It can also monitor data on machine conditions, such as noise, vibration, temperature, pressure, and flow, to determine if maintenance is required.<\/p>\n

A CMMS solution can analyze how much time and money is spent on maintenance and on which assets, so these businesses can develop the right strategy to cut costs and boost revenue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition, energy companies need to comply with regulatory standards for safety, power output, and efficiency. Otherwise, they may face government fines or costly litigation for worker injuries.<\/p>\n

CMMS solutions help these businesses stay compliant by keeping worker safety procedures readily available, tracking maintenance histories, and documenting completed inspections. These automated processes create a permanent and easily auditable maintenance record<\/a> for maximum compliance.<\/p>\n

2. Technology<\/h2>\n

Technology companies, such as data centers, own and manage many types of mission-critical assets, including:<\/p>\n