139. Idea - Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) are being optimized to make huge impacts in manufacturing and Sandy D'Souza is a leading expert in this technology.  The evolution of CMMS systems is fascinating and the original roots began with technicians carrying clipboards capturing data.  Fast forward and Sandy explains how the wave of technology that is impacting manufacturing is being optimized to gather meaningful data and help end users make better decisions in the moment. Sandy explains the importance of focusing on the user experience and how by working with maintenance and operations so much can be accomplished.  Finding ways to incorporate these systems into a process that users embrace not only builds advocates but it leads to phenomenal results.  He gives extremely valuable advice to those wanting to expand or build a CMMS system that will head off many headwinds.  Such as find areas that success can be seen quickly and begin building systems from there.  Proving technology first is a great step and then scale once you have momentum.Finally Sandy talks through adoption, efficiency and connectivity in regards to these solutions. In the extremely competitive world of manufacturing every company is searching for ways to get and maintain an advantage.  Solutions such as CMMS are key in the future success and future growth of many businesses going forward.  Grab a notebook and get ready to learn all about the exciting world of CMMS from one of the most passionate industry leaders out there! Guest: Sandy D'Souza - Director Strategic Alliances at Fiix SoftwareHost: Chris GraingerExecutive Producer: Adam SheetsPodcast Editor: Andi ThrowerFiix Software