Computer-Managed Maintenance Systems: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Management of Maintenance, Labor, and Inventory / Edition 2

by William W. Cato Independent Consultant, R. Keith Mobley President and CEO of Integrated Systems, Inc.

Overview

Effective resource management and reliable equipment are essential for optimum plant performance. Computer-Managed Maintenance Systems goes beyond the simple selection and implementation of a CMMS. It also defines the changes in infrastructure, management philosophy and employee skills that must be implemented to gain maximum benefits from the CMMS. The book is designed to address the information needs of all levels of plant management.

In this new edition, the authors have added a chapter specifically on the latest technology, Application Solution Providers (ASP) that has revolutionized the way CMMS are used and the benefits they can offer to a business. This solution provides integrated software, hardware and networking technology along with Information Technology (IT) consulting services into an outsourced package. A new appendix on Key Performance Indicators has also been added.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750674737
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/10/2001
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

William Cato is an independent maintenance consultant. He specializes in the selection, implementation, and start-up of computer-managed maintenance systems. Bill has more than eighteen years experience in assisting companies, both national and international, with this critical computer-based process.

Mr. Mobley is president and CEO of Integrated Systems Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn. He has written numerous publications on such topics as plant performance, maintenance engineering, maintenance management, and predictive maintenance. He is also a contributing editor for Plant Services magazine.

Table of Contents

Determining the Need and Selling the ProgramDefinition of CMMSCMMS JustificationCMMS Vendor SelectionProject ImplementationIntegrating a CMMS with other SystemsCMMS and Client ServerWhy a CMMS FailsHow to Assure SuccessApplication Service Providers

Editorial Reviews

"The book is true to its name in that the step-by-step layout allows plant managers to all levels to follow the process from implementation to financial assessment. ...contains useful appendicess that aid readers in benchmarking current status and selecting a CMMS vendor." —Society of Operations Engineers

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