By Swain Thorne
CMMS implementations are complicated, and many times they do not work as planned. It is important to have a plan for your CMMS implementation that will help it be successful. The article gives you ways of ensuring that your implementation system works as planned.
- Ensure You Consult Your IT Department
If your company plans to integrate a new CMMS into an existing IT infrastructure, you need to make sure that the system can be seamlessly integrated with all of its other components. This is why it’s important for you to consult your IT department before making any decisions about which systems will go live next.
Your IT team understands how each component works and what may work better in tandem than others. This can help them explain some factors that should be taken into consideration when looking at these types of integrations.
- Identify Your Needs And Goals
What features do you want? Which functionalities? How will this new system help improve your operation? Taking time at the outset can save lots of headaches later on down the line.
- Evaluate What Systems Might Be Compatible With Your Existing Hardware And Software Environment
Today’s IT world makes compatibility much easier than ever before. However, there may still need to be modifications made by third party specialists or other experts who know how best to solve these issues that arise from very complex environments where the number of different software and hardware combinations can be overwhelming.
- Research Your Vendors
You will need to find the CMMS vendor who is best for your company’s needs, with features that fit well within its objectives and pay attention to how much this system may cost in terms of time as well as money.
It is important to research a handful of companies before picking one though, because each offers something different such as price or functionality. So it might not make sense to set up an appointment right away if there are other options which would serve better.
Set up meetings with potential vendors early on. You want these individuals proposing solutions before they have even seen what your business does. Ask them about their offerings upfront without revealing too many details about yourself.
Go with vendors who have a proven track record of providing CMMS software to other businesses.
Review the company’s website for testimonials from their happy customers, and see if they will show you any kind of video footage about how their system works before signing anything. You want proof that it is what you are looking for because this should be one of your biggest investments. So take your time in deciding on which vendor fits best.
- Training
Training is vital to ensure that your CMMS implementation works. The staff should have a general understanding of how the system will be used within their department and also know what resources are available for them when they need help.
Conclusion
These few suggestions will help you improve your chances at successfully integrating your CMMIS solution without causing interruptions in workflow or productivity among staff members.
