It is becoming more and more common for processes to be “web-based”. For example, it is not all that common for applicants to walk into a future employer, but they complete an online application. Certain organizations have even disregarded paper applicants because everything is done online. Even the most industrial businesses are turning to web-based programs to cut costs and improve inventory records. If you’re not online yet, don’t worry; the transition will be easier than it was a decade ago.Maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) costs for industrial engineers can get over looked in chaos of daily work. By employing a web-based asset manager, businesses have better control over tracking and storing information on equipment and machine components; cut unnecessary inventory and repair costs to keep your business running smoothly. The online software commonly features:
• No re-programming- adding new information or data is simple and can be done anywhere there is an internet connection
• Data storage- unlimited logistic support data to efficiently organize information stored
• Reports- Built-in reports assist in scheduling preventative maintenance, tracking causes of failures and repair costs.
• Supplier communication allows companies to communicate with suppliers on updated information on items being repaired
• User/contact security limits who can see what information.
• Warranty cost recovery- products break down, need repairs or some type of update. The product more than likely comes with a warranty. Warrant cost recovery can tame unnecessary costs of paying for a repair on a piece of equipment that is under warranty. In a warehouse, it is difficult to manually keep track of products under warranty. This feature helps keep money in the budget and on top of motor problems.Online software benefits industrial engineers by saving money and time in day-to-day tasks. MRO management can be time consuming, an added duty sometimes. Without stating the obvious too, without online software, managing MRO is incredibly complicated. Software keeps businesses on top of repairs, fine tuning, updates on equipment and report necessary “moves” for production.The internet has opened more doors for efficient work than some businesses will ever utilize. But, it is here and ready to be utilized by all industries and any organization that benefits from online-only software. MRO management is time consuming offline. There is an outlet available to efficiently manage MRO costs, inventory, so that industrial engineers and companies alike can maximize returns on equipment repairs, increase levels of productivity and minimize operation costs.