Avoid growing costs by automating data entry into your CMMS

Automated Entry of Monitor Points into CMMS
One of the significant advantages of Obzervr is its ability to automatically sync machine readings and monitor points directly into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in real time. This automation addresses a critical issue in traditional maintenance workflows—delays in data entry. These delays result in inaccurate or outdated data being used to make maintenance decisions, which can have costly consequences.
How Manual Data Entry Affects Cost and Machine Performance:

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‍       1. Delayed and Inaccurate Scheduling:

• When data such as machine health readings, sensor data, or inspection results are not entered into the CMMS promptly, work orders may be scheduled based on outdated information. For example, if a machine's condition worsens but the system is using data from days or weeks ago, necessary preventive or corrective maintenance might be delayed. This can lead to increased machine wear or unplanned breakdowns, both of which can result in higher repair costs and lost production time.

       2. Increased Reactive Maintenance Costs:

• Without real-time data, the maintenance team may not be aware of critical issues until it is too late, leading to a higher likelihood of emergency repairs. Reactive maintenance is significantly more expensive than planned preventive maintenance due to overtime labor costs, the expedited shipping of spare parts, and possible damage to other connected systems or components.

       3. Extended Machine Downtime:

• Outdated data can result in unnecessary downtime when equipment is taken offline for maintenance that may no longer be required, or conversely, machines may remain in operation longer than they should, risking breakdowns. This unplanned downtime directly impacts production throughput, leading to a loss of productivity and increased operational costs.

       4. Spare Parts and Inventory Costs:

• With inaccurate data, there’s a risk of ordering incorrect parts or maintaining an overstock of spare parts that may not be needed. Automated data entry ensures that spare parts are only ordered when necessary, based on real-time equipment conditions. This reduces overstocking and the financial strain of carrying excess inventory.

Cost Avoidance through Real-Time Data Automation with Obzervr:

• Real-Time Condition Monitoring: By automatically syncing data from monitor points and sensors, Obzervr ensures that the latest readings are always available in the CMMS. This allows for accurate scheduling of maintenance tasks based on the current state of the machine, reducing the risk of unnecessary repairs or unexpected breakdowns.
• Optimized Maintenance Schedules: Automated data entry facilitates more frequent updates of equipment conditions, which helps refine maintenance strategies. Maintenance work is scheduled based on the most up-to-date and accurate data, ensuring that machines receive the right care at the right time. This leads to fewer breakdowns and longer asset life.
• Reduced Administrative Work: Automation reduces the burden of manual data entry for technicians, allowing them to focus on performing actual maintenance tasks. It eliminates the potential for human errors in data entry, ensuring that CMMS systems have reliable information to make decisions, preventing costly mistakes from misreported data.
• Efficient Resource Allocation: Accurate, up-to-date data allows maintenance managers to allocate resources more effectively, ensuring that the right technicians and parts are dispatched exactly when needed, avoiding unnecessary delays or the risk of under-maintenance.

In summary, Obzervr's automated entry into the CMMS eliminates delays in updating machine readings and ensures that maintenance work is scheduled based on the most current data. This leads to significant cost avoidance by reducing the likelihood of equipment failure, minimizing emergency repairs, and optimizing maintenance schedules to extend asset life and reduce downtime.

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