As a Wisconsin company, we appreciate beer. We aren’t talking about production here, or drinking on the job. We are talking about your boss buying you beers after you have lowered your annual budget costs by at least 5 percent. Yes, implementing a CMMS (computerized maintenance management software) solution could save your company that much money. And then your boss would just have to thank you by taking you out for a beer. Wouldn’t they?

Without the beer goggles, companies that are both big and small see the importance of using software to help run their operations efficiently. When a company evaluates their processes and procedures, they will often evaluate software that will help them reach their goals. CMMS (computerized maintenance management software) goes beyond a comprehensive solution to solve many facilities and maintenance management problems. It gives companies valuable data that decreases costs and improves productivity.

However, there are times when companies do not follow through with their CMMS software purchase. We have uncovered several reasons behind this:

  1. The software does not align with company needs

Designed to be fluid and scalable, CMMS software will fit in with your company’s overall planning process. If you don’t see how CMMS software will help, it is time to evaluate CMMS software from a different company or speak with a sales agent to get clarification.

  1. Small companies do not need big software

Small companies with only a handful of employees will benefit from using CMMS software. CMMS software companies provide a variety of products that suit a wide range of needs. Eagle Technology’s offers CMMS software products that are suitable for small companies looking for a quick and easy way to getting started.

  1. Supervisors and employees do not see eye to eye

Sometimes management is not convinced. Working with a sales agent or planning a presentation demonstrating the ROI will probably tip them over the edge.

  1. We have to change how we do things.

CMMS software will align with a company’s processes and goals by improving operations and reducing costs. Consulting services are also an important consideration, so that you can get the most out of your software and understand exactly what it can do for your company.

  1. Cost

With CMMS software, the cost is easily justified by the ROI. Companies can see significant cost reduction in energy use and machine operations within 12-24 months, and usually those numbers are in the tens of thousands of dollars.

  1. Hard to learn

CMMS software can seem complicated at first, however when it is broken down into modules it is very simple. CMMS software companies also offer training and technical support, so you will never have to figure things out on your own.

  1. Time

Managers get so busy running their day to day operations that taking the time to evaluate software can seem like a chore. Although time constraints can be a factor, CMMS companies offer simple ways for managers to learn about CMMS software through newsletters, articles, and videos.

The road to purchasing CMMS software does not have to be a long, drawn-out process, like every Friday before happy hour. We have put together a step-by-step infographic that shows you how easy it is to buy a CMMS product that suits your needs. From a simple search to a live implementation, CMMS software can quickly become an important aspect of your facilities and maintenance management activities. So go home tonight and crack open a tall boy or pour a nice glass of lager! You’ll remember that it’s not too hard to make the leap and get CMMS software, which makes operations as smooth as the brew in your hand.