Are you getting the full benefits from your computerized maintenance management software (CMMS)? Is your organization using its CMMS effectively? Is your maintenance software working for you or against you? To find out, conduct a CMMS audit. An audit reveals your current position, identifies where you need to go, and outlines how to get there. It also uncovers opportunities and ensures your maintenance software provides the data you need for optimal decision-making.
A CMMS audit uncovers real issues with your maintenance system. But an effective audit also reveals the root causes of problems with your CMMS programs or processes. This allows you to pinpoint what needs fixing and improve performance. Whether you aim to enhance your current system or upgrade your CMMS software, an audit is crucial.
Tips for a Successful CMMS Audit
Establish a Baseline
- Start by setting a performance baseline. Compare future audits to this baseline to measure improvements. This helps you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your current CMMS and keep pace with evolving maintenance operations while controlling costs.
Optimize CMMS Programs
- Use the audit to optimize your CMMS programs. Analyze weaknesses and find ways to improve them. Regular audits allow you to address deferred maintenance and correct small issues before they become bigger problems.
Improve Preventive Maintenance
- Audits help you identify opportunities to enhance preventive maintenance routines. Improving these routines can prevent equipment failures and increase overall efficiency.
Analyze CMMS Features
- An audit produces a list of CMMS program features, including unused ones. Analyze this list to identify missing features or upgrades offered by your software vendor. Upgrading your CMMS, guided by an audit, can help you control costs, boost productivity, and monitor performance effectively.
Identify Weaknesses in Work Order Management
- Audits reveal weaknesses in how your maintenance department handles work orders and gathers data. Regular audits help you measure and improve your maintenance software and practices, preventing issues like equipment breakdowns and low technician morale.
Improve Maintenance with a DPSI CMMS Audit
DPSI’s maintenance management software consultants can perform a CMMS audit on-site to help you make improvements and develop best practices. Periodic audits are essential for the long-term success of your CMMS. Contact DPSI today to learn more about CMMS software or audits. You can also sign up for a free trial of our maintenance management software.
