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<p>Performing good facility management is often one of the most difficult challenges to solve. </p>



<p>Just like financial and HR managers, the role of facility and infrastructure manager is also needed by every company. </p>



<p>The facility and infrastructure manager is in charge of managing all facilities, from the building to the equipment in it</p>



<p>What are the common challenges faced by facility managers and how can you overcome it?</p>



<p>Check out the infographic below.</p>



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<p><strong>#1 Demands for company&#8217;s budget savings</strong></p>



<p>Check stock and inventory regularly. Negotiate procurement prices with vendors, especially for facilities with high usage intensity. Also do an energy audit to find out where you can save energy.</p>



<p><strong>#2 Dealing with equipment breakdowns and aging facilities</strong></p>



<p>Schedule routine preventive and corrective maintenance. Streamline team communication, so your technician can report issues as soon as it&#8217;s found.</p>



<p><strong>#3 Maintain accurate facility records</strong></p>



<p>With accurate records, facility managers will know when to repair or replace facilities. Use a digital operational management platform to record facility condition and inspection schedules.</p>



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<p>Operational audit is the activity of reviewing the operating procedures and methods of a company to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the company&#8217;s operations. </p>



<p>In addition, operational audits also aim to identify problems that occur in the company&#8217;s operational processes and then create a report containing recommendations for further corrective actions.</p>



<p>Because of its critical function for the company, a company will always be required to improve their operational audit performance. </p>



<p>The question is, how to improve the company&#8217;s operational audit performance? Check out the infographic below.</p>



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<p><strong>#1 Educate your auditors on the objectives of the operational audit</strong></p>



<p>Provide understanding to your auditors why your company implements operational audit, so that your auditors can perform their duties accurately.</p>



<p><strong>#2 Create a clear operational audit questionnaire</strong></p>



<p>With clear and detailed questions, you can get more precise data and insights that will help you make the right decisions.</p>



<p><strong>#3 Provide training for the audit team on how to conduct operational audits</strong></p>



<p>Provide auditors with training on how to conduct internal audits properly. If you use software, teach how to use the technology optimally.</p>



<p><strong>#4 Trust your auditors</strong></p>



<p>Your auditor&#8217;s performance will suffer if his work is being questioned too much. As a solution, choose technology that can validate your auditors&#8217; work.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>#5 Support your auditors with technology</strong></p>



<p>Besides making it easier for the audit team in the field, it will also make it easier for you to get real-time report results and identify trends in the data.</p>



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<p><em><strong>For less business spending, improving production efficiency at a manufacturing company is surprisingly also pretty easy to do. Find our compact guide here.</strong></em></p>



<p>Like any other company, manufacturing plants can also benefit better from improved production efficiency. But first, what does it mean?</p>



<p>Sometimes also referred to as productive efficiency, the production efficiency calls into play entire operational processes at maximum capacity. Each manufacturing company assesses what such a definition means to them based on its unique needs and objectives. The question is: how to do that?</p>



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<h2>1. Brush Up Business Processes</h2>



<p>Look back to those steps performed by your company to accomplish a particular concrete goal. Even when they’re efficient, those business processes in the past may not always work out following the time change and technology advancement. Consider challenging this status quo by discovering any areas that can be redefined, reorganized, and eliminated.</p>



<h2>2. Assess Production Line</h2>



<p>Improved production efficiency also means a revamped production line. This can be done through measurements of capacity utilization and average produced unit numbers in a prescribed period. Doing this allows you to line up issues that are possibly interfering with machines’ work, all the while comprehending how costly your equipment downtime is.</p>



<h2>3. Use Available Technologies to Its Full Potential</h2>



<p>Improved production efficiency doesn’t necessarily mean having all the newest and most expensive machines on deck. Instead, focus on what your manufacturing plant already has and understand ways to use its technology up to its maximum potential. If you need to invest in new machines, supply your team with the most efficient and high-quality ones.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://hellonimbly.com/blog/post/avoid-unexpected-downtime-with-preventive-maintenance?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Also Read: Avoid Unexpected Downtime and Costs with Preventive Maintenance</a></em></p>



<h2>4. Spot Production Bottlenecks</h2>



<p>Bottlenecks may not be super impactful, but it can get annoying when not handled for a long time. Perhaps engineers have become slower on responses, or programs have been waiting for upgrades since last month. Maybe important documents haven’t been signed yet by upper management. Whatever the bottlenecks are, the key here is not to underestimate its size. Start thinking outside the box!</p>



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<h2>5. Define and Reduce Waste</h2>



<p>Material waste from manufacturing plants is commonly enormous and too costly. With fewer costs, start reducing this waste by reusing or recycling them and converting to environment-friendly material in product packaging. Other types of waste, like ineffective systems, wasted labor efforts, and micro-management, are also essential to note. The bottom line is that waste is variable, and you need thorough inspections to find them.</p>



<h2>6. Recycle</h2>



<p>Speaking of recycling, you can take advantage of your well-equipped facility to put any material scraps or leftovers back into the production process. To do this, arrange a system to assist your team in sorting the waste first. If doing any of these is impossible, you can always sell those scraps to a recycling facility instead.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://hellonimbly.com/blog/post/lean-manufacturing?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Also Read: Lean Manufacturing: Eliminate Waste and Cut Operational Cost</a></em></p>



<h2>7. Organize</h2>



<p>Keeping your manufacturing company in order is pretty vital in contributing to its production efficiency. See if hand tools are easily accessible by staff or if stockroom associates have difficulties keeping track of the goods. Rather than wasting time searching for a particular thing, streamline any disorganized and complicated systems and invest in supplies that promote a better organization.</p>



<h2>8. Polish Training Processes</h2>



<p>Employee training isn’t a one-time thing. In an industry as dynamic as a manufacturing plant, it’s more of an ongoing process that requires them to stay up-to-date with the latest equipment, operating procedures, and safety risks. Standardized training processes ensure production processes are going more smoothly.</p>



<h2>Use Nimbly</h2>



<p>Usually, it takes forever for managers and business owners to sort through and review their employees’ reports on what’s happening in their manufacturing plant. Instead of sticking to old-fashioned paper reports, why not switch to <a href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nimbly</a>, which can digitize everything into real-time insights and data?</p>



<p>A modern software solution like <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank">Nimbly</a> is what an easy audit should be. From smartphones, managers only need to build a simple questionnaire before employees provide feedback. Issues that may ensue at work—including inventory management—can all be tracked and monitored in an instant. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank">Nimbly</a> presents all kinds of digitized reporting at its finest!</p>



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<h2>Summary</h2>



<p>For less expense, you can improve production efficiency at your manufacturing company by first brushing up on your business processes and assessing the production line. Small but impactful actions include spotting bottlenecks, reducing waste, and organizing. Don’t forget to keep training processes standardized and educate employees on utilizing technologies to their full potential.</p>



<h2>About Nimbly</h2>



<p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank">Nimbly</a> is a mobile solution that digitizes operations, improves efficiency, and generates cost savings by providing companies’ management with data-driven insights from field operations remotely and in real-time.</p>



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<p><strong>The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes is customer habits and forced businesses to take new approaches to business strategy.</strong></p>



<p>Businesses must navigate the financial and operational challenges while addressing the needs of their people, customers and suppliers.</p>



<p>To help you be prepared for the forthcoming challenges, look at some of this emerging trends in operations management in response to the global pandemic.</p>



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<p><strong>1. Health and Safety Emphasis</strong></p>



<p>Safety and health will be a top priority for all operations managers for the upcoming months and years. Understand new regulations around safety and compliance, and implement swift changes to internal processes and procedures to remain compliant.</p>



<p><strong>2.</strong> <strong>Manual Processes Digitization</strong></p>



<p>COVID-19 has accelerated the use of technologies, and it might cause a decrease in productivity at first. On the good side, when your team gets the hang of it, technology will reduce repetitive tasks, reduce costs, and scale capabilities in ways that humans could not.</p>



<p><strong>3. Company-wide communication streamlining</strong></p>



<p>Utilizing professional mobile communication tools for your organization is vital during this time, especially as new information is being exchanged on a daily basis. And, if your communications are not mobile, you may be leaving your frontline workers out of the loop.</p>



<p><strong>4.</strong> <strong>Rapid responsiveness to demand</strong></p>



<p>COVID-19 has caused rapid shifts in consumer behavior. Maintaining a healthy balance between inventory and meeting market demands is a crucial skill for operations managers will have to quickly master.</p>



<p><strong>5. Speedy Issue Resolution</strong></p>



<p>As the outbreak has prompted new regulations and caused shifts in consumer behavior, both your management and field team need to be very quick on your toes. Digitize your internal audit process to implement changes or resolve issues quickly and accurately when needed.</p>



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<p><em><strong>Companies often incorporate mystery shopping into their research, but who exactly is a mystery shopper? What role can they play with their insights?</strong></em></p>



<p>In business, there are the top line and bottom line. As one of the most important figures on an organization&#8217;s income statement, the top line is the gross revenues, while the bottom line refers to the net income. Companies can improve their bottom line by many things, and implementing mystery shopping is one of them.</p>



<p>The mystery shopping concept is still under the radar despite its potential in helping companies better on their product or service improvement. The people doing mystery shopping are called mystery shoppers.</p>



<h2>What Is A Mystery Shopper?</h2>



<p>The general definition of a mystery shopper refers to a paid consumer &#8220;employed&#8221; to shop in stores and gather necessary data. Although a third party is more likely to recruit, it&#8217;s also possible for a company or store to hire them as well.</p>



<h2>Reasons to Hire Mystery Shoppers</h2>



<p>Having a growing quantity of customers is essential, but it&#8217;s actually more important to keep your current customers returning and staying with you. Here&#8217;s why you should consider mystery shopping.</p>



<h3>1. Objective Input</h3>



<p>Mystery shoppers work with a specific mindset based on how they&#8217;re briefed. There&#8217;s no personal attachment to what they&#8217;re researching. With their honest evaluation, companies can form the end-result more objectively—hence put broader appeal, if possible.</p>



<h3>2. A Knowledgeable User</h3>



<p>A mystery shopper is commonly employed from the same demographic (e.g., locality, age group, etc.) target of a store they visit. Their understanding of such allows their evaluation to be as specific and objective as possible.</p>



<h3>3. Shopper Insights</h3>



<p>Mystery shoppers&#8217; reviews include any happenings at the store that may be unnoticeable in a crowd. These insights can be used to improve the situations immediately.</p>



<h3>4. Improvement</h3>



<p>Their evaluation helps you enhance anywhere it can in your store or company. Their valuable objective input and insightful information come from looking at a situation objectively and finding out any unpolished areas.</p>



<p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hellonimbly.com/blog/post/increasing-operating-profit-margin/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank"><em>Also Read: Increase Operating Profit Margin and Improve Your Business Profitability</em></a></p>



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<h2>Benefits of Mystery Shopping</h2>



<p>In a way, mystery shopping can be regarded as a means to determine the customer service level and performance. What are some benefits of hiring a mystery shopper?</p>



<h3>1. Observe Through Customers&#8217; Perspectives</h3>



<p>A mystery shopper hired from outside the company won&#8217;t know anything about your business processes. Hence, their honest insights can help zero in on particular areas you might want to assess: product quality, customer satisfaction, shopping experience, etc.</p>



<h3>2. Evaluate Staff Performance</h3>



<p>Some questions mystery shoppers should answer:</p>



<ol type="1"><li>How do staff communicate with customers? Are they welcoming, mostly silent, or even rude?</li><li>Do staff promote and sell products/services actively?</li><li>How did staff manage complaints?</li><li>Etc.</li></ol>



<p><em><a href="https://hellonimbly.com/blog/post/boost-employee-productivity-infographic?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Also Read: Automize these 4 tasks to boost employee productivity [Infographic]</a></em></p>



<h3>3. Ascertain Positive Brand Representation</h3>



<p>Companies expect their frontline staff to uphold particular brand representation. Those brand values might or might not be too visible, but it&#8217;s where mystery shoppers notice and make their note.</p>



<h3>4. Review Systems and Protocols</h3>



<p>Stores have their own systems, SOP, protocols, etc. to keep things in order. Although mystery shoppers aren&#8217;t exposed in-depth on these, what they witness on the surface is similarly valuable. Staff&#8217;s knowledge and responses to those systems can also affect their evaluation.</p>



<h3>5. See How Your Performance Contrast with Competitors</h3>



<p>If you&#8217;ve also been following your competitors&#8217; activities, then you&#8217;ll definitely find a stark contrast about how each business runs things. Identify your strengths and learn from their mistakes.</p>



<h3>6. Explore Store Conditions</h3>



<p>Some questions mystery shoppers should answer:</p>



<ol type="1"><li>Is the store neat and cozy enough to stay for a long shopping session?</li><li>How does the store place their products/services&#8217; promotional posters?</li><li>Are the toilets working?</li><li>Etc.</li></ol>



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<h2>Reasons to Use Nimbly</h2>



<p>As an unconventional audit software system, <a href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nimbly</a> is humbly effective in providing digital checklists and issue trackers. Companies relying on real-time data and insights will be benefited from Nimbly&#8217;s Dashboard Analytics. Not only is <a href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nimbly</a> efficiently recording mystery shoppers&#8217; data, but it&#8217;ll also help management to compile data and monitor KPIs—hence eliminating manual weekly reports and mountains of paperwork.</p>



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<h2>Summary</h2>



<p>All in all, hiring a mystery shopper can be an excellent investment for your brand improvement, considering that they&#8217;re always reliable in giving objective input and insights. They also have experience and knowledge based on where they come from, thus ensuring you have the most reliable data on your hand.</p>



<h2>About Nimbly</h2>



<p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank">Nimbly Technologies</a> is a mobile solution that digitizes operations, improves efficiency, and generates cost savings by providing companies&#8217; management with data-driven insights from field operations remotely and in real-time.</p>



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<p><em><strong>As a pivotal part of a company, an operations manager overlooks operations management and business operations to ensure performance goes smoothly.</strong></em></p>



<p>An Operations Manager&#8217;s role is so pivotal that they have to ensure the operations management and business operations going smoothly every day.</p>



<p>As a vital part of a management team, the Operations Manager is in charge of operations involving goods and services&#8217; production. The manager will oversee and develop the best way to keep the production process efficient. With this in mind, it&#8217;s no wonder that sometimes this manager can work together a lot with the Human Resource (HR) department, considering that employees are essential in making this happen.</p>



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<p>Depending on the industry&#8217;s nature and size, the role of an Operations Manager can vary greatly. Generally, there are several duties they need to embody.</p>



<h2>1. Preserving Standard and Keeping Performance in Check</h2>



<p>Performance—be it human or non-human resource—should always happen in a stable, efficient way. This is where the importance of sticking to the standards and rules (that may be imposed by the organization itself and even government) is crucial.</p>



<p>Standardized organizational processes and business operations that work for everyone improve product/service value and quality, work efficiency, and employees&#8217; productivity. A company&#8217;s reputation will be more favorable for customers due to these high-quality products/services in the long run.</p>



<h2>2. Managing Overhead and Cash Flow</h2>



<p>Often categorized as the general expense, overhead can be fixed, variable, or both. Fixed costs include office rent, insurance, and utilities, while variables are like materials, delivery fees, and sales commission.</p>



<p>A company&#8217;s operations management can benefit more if an Operations Manager can manage overhead and cash flow effectively. The manager should keep tabs on expenses regularly and put the brakes on particular spending if necessary.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://hellonimbly.com/blog/post/increasing-operating-profit-margin?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Also Read: Increase Operating Profit Margin and Improve Your Business Profitability</a></em></p>



<h2>3. Keeping Up with the Competition</h2>



<p>No matter how unique a business idea is, there are always other competitors to look out for. While focusing on how your business can stand out, learn their marketing strategies. Find those strategies&#8217; advantages and disadvantages.</p>



<p>If their discount is too steep, for instance, the manager should come up with other ideas to balance the competition. Constant monitoring and flexible adaptability are some of the critical skills an Operations Manager should have here.</p>



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<h2>4. Maintaining Compliance and Meeting Regulations</h2>



<p>All businesses need to adhere to regulation and compliance, which can develop into a big issue if not handled and updated in order. The manager always needs to keep an eye out for new regulations, as the technologies, current events, and markets keep evolving.</p>



<p>Consulting experts can be a great solution if the manager and team have difficulties deciphering any new policies&#8217; tricky wording.</p>



<p><a href="https://hellonimbly.com/blog/post/3-benefits-you-will-gain-by-implementing-operational-audit?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Also Read: 3 Benefits You Will Gain by Implementing Operational Audit</em></a></p>



<h2>5. Finding the Right Staff</h2>



<p>An Operations Manager works closely with almost every department in a company. They&#8217;re in charge of high-level HR duties like building training standards, developing hiring procedures, handling employees&#8217; complaints or feedback, setting working standards, etc. If needed, they can also get involved in recruiting and training new talents.</p>



<p>In product production alone, there are many departments involved: technical, engineer, marketing, sales, finance, etc. With their awareness of each department&#8217;s needs, their insights help put the operations management and business operations in working order.</p>



<h2>6. Outlining the Best Technology for Smooth Ops Management</h2>



<p>An Operations Manager is also responsible for a company&#8217;s asset management: stocks, investments, equipment, facilities, human resources, buildings, facilities, etc.</p>



<p>Even when technologies have advanced and present many options, investing in bad ones will hinder a company&#8217;s operations management and business operations in the long term. Therefore, this manager should be smart in balancing the function and durability of purchased assets with its incurred costs.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://hellonimbly.com/blog/post/5-benefits-of-switching-to-paperless-audit?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Also Read: 5 Benefits of Switching to Paperless Audit</a></em></p>



<h2>Have Nimbly as Your Professional Companion</h2>



<p>One of the best technologies to use for your smooth operations management is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank">Nimbly</a>. It features innovative <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hellonimbly.com/features/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank">digital questionnaires</a> that can be distributed to many inspectable areas instantly.</p>



<p>Feedback can be supported with the <a href="https://hellonimbly.com/features/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Live Photo Nimbly feature</a>, hence adding more accuracy and honesty to each report. Management, on the other hand, can monitor issues and performance while making other important business decisions based on real-time data.</p>



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<h2>Summary</h2>



<p>In general, an Operations Manager is responsible for preserving standards and performances, all the while managing overhead and cash flow. They also have to always be aware of competitors&#8217; activities without forgetting about regulation compliance. With their reliable decision in hiring the best staff, the operations management will also similarly benefit from utilizing the best technology like <a href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nimbly</a> for its business operations.</p>



<h2>About Nimbly</h2>



<p><a href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article">Nimbly Technologies</a> is a mobile solution that digitizes operations, improves efficiency, and generates cost savings by providing companies&#8217; management with data-driven insights from field operations remotely and in real-time.</p>



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<p><strong>Equipment breakdowns is inevitable. However, smart preventive maintenance systems can reduce premature asset breakdowns, keep employees safe, and even save millions in costs.</strong></p>



<p>The savings from not lubricating parts, replacing minor components, and paying staff to complete maintenance tasks will be canceled by the long-term costs you&#8217;ll suffer through emergency service for unexpected breakdowns.</p>



<p>A <a href="https://lp.servicemax.com/Vanson-Bourne-Whitepaper-Unplanned-Downtime-LP.html">study</a> shows around 82 percent of companies experiencing at least one unplanned downtime outages, costing companies $250,000 per hour. And, according to a <a href="https://www.buildings.com/news/industry-news/articleid/21728/title/stop-wasting-money-deferred-maintenance">study</a> from Buildings.com, it&#8217;s estimated that running a piece of equipment to the point of failure costs up to 10 times as much as implementing a regular maintenance program would.</p>



<p>Review the history of any operational maintenance program, and you will begin to notice a pattern: Big problems are often caused by small, preventable oversights. Typically, an organization’s most devastating accidents, operational losses, and production setbacks are caused by maintenance systems and internal communication failures.</p>



<p>This is why you need to start implementing preventive maintenance programs in your manufacturing plant.</p>



<h2><strong>What is preventive maintenance?</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Preventive maintenance</strong> is a planned service that is regularly performed on company assets, equipment, and infrastructure while they are still working. It includes adjustments, cleaning, lubrication, repairs, and parts replacements.</p>



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<p>Preventive maintenance requires careful planning and scheduling, as well as keeping accurate records of past inspections and servicing reports.</p>



<p>The purpose of this maintenance is to detect and repair any initial failures either before they occur or before they develop into major defects.</p>



<h2><strong>What are the benefits of implementing preventive maintenance?</strong></h2>



<p>Preventive maintenance offers companies many important benefits including:</p>



<ul><li>Reduced unplanned downtime due to asset failure</li><li>Better margins and profits due to less downtime</li><li>Prolonged life of the assets and less unnecessary maintenance and inspections</li><li>Less injury risk and increased safety</li><li>Fewer interruptions to vital operations as timely, routine repairs ensures fewer large-scale repairs</li></ul>



<h2><strong>Types of preventive maintenance</strong></h2>



<p>There are many different types of preventive maintenance that require different types of technology and expertise. But, here are the four common types of preventive maintenance.</p>



<h3>1. <strong>Time-based preventive maintenance</strong></h3>



<p>Time-based preventive maintenance is performed based on a schedule on the calendar. In other words, time is the trigger to perform a maintenance task. Servicing your air conditioner every spring or replacing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit&#8217;s air filter every three months are common examples of calendar-based maintenance.</p>



<h3>2. <strong>Usage-based&nbsp;preventive maintenance</strong></h3>



<p>Usage-based preventive maintenance is performed based on the actual usage of each piece of equipment. The parameter could be the number of kilometers, hours, or production cycles. An example of this trigger is a motor-vehicle that might be scheduled for service every 10,000km.</p>



<h3>3. <strong>Predictive maintenance</strong></h3>



<p>Predictive maintenance is performed based on the prediction when downtime will occur on a piece of equipment based on historical data. This type of preventive maintenance is especially useful when used with CMMS software. Logging work order data into a CMMS enables your maintenance manager to notice patterns in breakdowns over time, so they can schedule maintenance to prevent them from happening again.</p>



<h3>4. <strong>Prescriptive maintenance</strong></h3>



<p>Prescriptive maintenance is similar to predictive maintenance, but instead of only the maintenance manager prescribing maintenances, machine learning software assists them to help schedule preventive maintenance tasks. Machine-learning software is designed to detect anomalies in a machine&#8217;s behavior during production. If an anomaly is detected, it&#8217;s flagged and reported for maintenance. Using AI-enabled prescriptive maintenance not only predicts possible failure but also attempts to provide an outcome-focused maintenance recommendation based on that machine&#8217;s analytics.</p>



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<h2><strong>How to design a preventive maintenance program</strong></h2>



<p>Here are the steps for creating an effective preventative maintenance program:</p>



<h3>1. <strong>Create a preventive maintenance plan</strong></h3>



<p>Before any preventive maintenance procedures are put in place, it is important first to establish who will be involved in the preventative maintenance project.&nbsp;Depending on the company size, likely choices may include maintenance managers, maintenance techs and/or people from the accounting or finance departments.</p>



<p>Next, set a goal for the project. Look at specific metrics that you can use to track your progress accurately. For example, how far you reduce unscheduled overtime hours or how much money you save from preventing unexpected equipment breakdown.</p>



<h3><strong>2. Create inventory of all equipment</strong></h3>



<p>The most time-consuming aspect of setting up a preventive maintenance program involves going through a facility and creating an inventory of all relevant equipment.</p>



<p>However, it is critical to ensure that you&#8217;re building the right maintenance plan for the right key operational equipment. You can&#8217;t make a plan to look after what you have if you don&#8217;t know exactly what you have.</p>



<p>As part of this task, it is important to take note of equipment make/model, serial numbers, specifications, asset identification numbers, and fixed locations. The more data you can collect on each asset and piece of equipment, the better.</p>



<p>Finally, documenting the current condition of the equipment can help prioritize its importance as part of a preventive maintenance program.&nbsp;</p>



<h3>3. <strong>Create preventive maintenance procedures</strong></h3>



<p>Preventive maintenance procedures should include a parts list, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety/lockout procedures, and estimated time to complete the maintenance tasks.</p>



<p>Preventive maintenance procedures can be determined based on prior corrective maintenance experiences or by referencing the manufacturer manual and documented industry standards. There may be times when preventive maintenance is best suited to be scheduled around run-time hours, while for other assets, other meter-based triggers are more appropriate.</p>



<p>Besides the procedures, you also need to create a maintenance checklist to ensure all the maintenance steps have been performed correctly according to the procedure. You can use an inspection software like&nbsp;<strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank">Nimbly</a></strong>&nbsp;to digitalize and streamline your maintenance inspection process.</p>



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<h3>4. <strong>Create preventive maintenance schedule priorities</strong></h3>



<p>When creating a preventive maintenance schedule, it is important to make a list of high priority items. It is best to schedule the highest priority maintenance before overloading staff with tasks that rank lower on priority.</p>



<p>First, Identify which equipment is most costly to a company regarding repairs, downtime, and value to operations.</p>



<p>Once high priority items have been identified, begin by scheduling preventive maintenance tasks with longer intervals first (e.g., annual and quarterly). Equipment requiring preventive maintenance on longer intervals generally require the most time and resources, and because of this, scheduling may be best during specific times during the year.</p>



<p>Then, schedule tasks with shorter intervals and more frequent cycles (e.g., weekly and monthly) and low-priority items should follow. Since these preventive maintenance tasks generally require less time, they can also easily fill the gaps between the long term and high priority preventive maintenance.</p>



<p>It is important to realistically plan preventative maintenance schedules by striking a balance between preventative maintenance and the time needed to address corrective or emergency maintenance as well as other projects that will likely surface.</p>



<h3>5. <strong>Train your maintenance team</strong></h3>



<p>It is essential that companies prioritize the training of its maintenance staff as they are the core users of the system. Make sure they also have easy access to additional videos, manuals, and other documentation. In the end, the best way to learn is hands-on. The sooner they have access to the software and can start to experiment with it, the better.</p>



<p>It is also critical that staff members are fully invested in developing the program so that the preventive maintenance implementation can be successful.&nbsp;To achieve this, you need to tailor your message to the person&#8217;s specific concerns. If it&#8217;s a tech, talk about how PMs take the pressure off. No more running around putting out maintenance fires. But for someone in the accounting department who&#8217;s concerned about the initial startup costs, you need to focus on the long-term return on investment.&nbsp;</p>



<h3>6. <strong>Analyze, adjust, and improve</strong></h3>



<p>Businesses are dynamic and so are their equipment assets. Because of this, it is important to analyze the results of a preventative maintenance program and adjust as needed. You can also seek the assistance of consultants to assess and adjust your preventive maintenance programs.</p>



<h2><strong>Summary</strong></h2>



<p>Without a doubt, developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program takes time and energy. However, once in place with staff trained to use it, the benefits of automated preventive maintenance far outweigh the costs associated with reactive or emergency maintenance that often results in unforeseen downtime, equipment replacement, and operation disruption.</p>



<h2>About Nimbly</h2>



<p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hellonimbly.com/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Backlink&amp;utm_campaign=Article" target="_blank">Nimbly</a>&nbsp;digitizes manual checklists and converts the collected data into real-time insights, enabling companies to monitor, manage, and evaluate business operations effortlessly.</p>



<p>With Nimbly, you can eliminate paperwork and manual data entry, reducing man-hours and costs needed to implement equipment inspection. You can also empower stronger maintenance execution and improve compliance to operating procedures through digital checklists, automatic scheduling, and reports completion tracker.</p>



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<p><strong>Source</strong></p>



<ul><li><a href="https://www.hippocmms.com/blog/preventive-maintenance-program-in-six-steps">Source 1</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reliableplant.com/Read/12494/preventive-maintenance">Source 2</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fiixsoftware.com/maintenance-strategies/preventative-maintenance/#:~:text=Preventive%20maintenance%20(or%20preventative%20maintenance,does%20not%20break%20down%20unexpectedly.">Source 3</a></li></ul>


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