Manufacturing Maintenance Software
Operate at total capacity, all the time
Maximize uptime and keep manufacturing operations running at 100% with Limble’s preventive maintenance and asset management software. Avoid equipment failures, ensure safety and compliance, and streamline maintenance management process.
See why manufacturing maintenance teams rank Limble #1
40% reduction
in equipment downtime
Flawless
manufacturing facility management
Increase
the lifespan of your equipment
Eliminate unplanned downtime
Don’t let your machines dictate when downtime happens. Limble’s maintenance management software helps you shift from reactive fixes to proactive maintenance planning. Forecast maintenance needs and get everyone on board with scheduled downtime before breakdowns make the choice for you.
Preventive maintenance
Stay on top of preventive maintenance tasks with detailed checklists, automated scheduling, and clear maintenance schedules. Ensure routine maintenance happens consistently, keeping you operational during crucial production hours.
Spare parts inventory planning
Streamline parts procurement with automated reordering and robust inventory management. Ensure you always have the critical replacement parts needed, helping to control maintenance costs.
Automate your reporting
Gain actionable insights from real-time maintenance data. Use customizable dashboards to track maintenance activity, monitor asset performance, and review detailed maintenance history.
Tailor your maintenance processes for maximum efficiency
Limble puts the power of customization in your hands. Easily customize your work request portal, priorities, asset fields, QR codes, and more – with just a few clicks. From setting up workflows to creating custom reports, Limble’s customizability is unmatched.
Effortlessly scale your maintenance operations
Whether you're a small team that plans to grow in the future or part of a larger organization, Limble is designed to scale seamlessly. It can be difficult to use a one size fits all system when your data is organized differently across various maintenance teams.
Unmatched support when you need it most
In addition to our robust help center featuring easy to follow 'how to' videos, Limble's fully US-based support team is ready to answer any questions you have in 60 seconds or less - no matter which plan you're on. Customer Obsessed is one of our core values and is at the heart of everything we do.
Hear it from our customers
Near-instant downtime reduction
Tara Manufacturing reduced downtime by 83%, with results in just a few weeks.
Justifying critical headcount
Allagash Brewery used Limble’s metrics to get buy-in for a technical role they knew they needed.
Manufacturing CMMS FAQs
The benefits of using manufacturing maintenance software
- Maximize equipment uptime: Drastically reduce costly downtime caused by unexpected equipment failure through proactive maintenance planning and execution.
- Boost operational efficiency: Streamline maintenance operations, automate task scheduling, optimize resource allocation, and eliminate cumbersome manual processes.
- Reduce maintenance costs: Lower expenses associated with emergency repairs, optimize spare parts inventory management, and extend the lifespan of valuable manufacturing equipment.
- Enhance workplace safety: Systematically track safety procedures within maintenance tasks and ensure adherence to protocols, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Improve profitability: Minimize production losses due to downtime, control spending, and improve overall asset utilization, directly impacting the bottom line profitability.
- Enable data-driven decisions: Leverage comprehensive maintenance data and actionable reporting to make informed choices about maintenance strategies, investments, and process improvements.
Key features of manufacturing maintenance software
- Work order management. Efficiently create, assign, track, and document all maintenance work from initiation (maintenance requests) to completion.
- Preventive maintenance scheduling. Automate the scheduling of routine maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks based on time, usage meters, or condition triggers.
- Asset tracking. Maintain a central registry of all manufacturing equipment, including location, specifications, maintenance history, and costs.
- Inventory management. Track spare parts usage, automate reordering points, manage suppliers, and link parts directly to work orders and assets.
- Reporting and analytics. Access customizable dashboards and reports instantly for insights into KPIs, asset performance, costs, and team productivity using real-time data.
- Mobile accessibility. Empower technicians with a user-friendly mobile app to manage work orders, access information, and update status directly from the plant floor using any standard mobile device.
- Integration capabilities. Seamlessly connect with other essential systems, such as ERP platforms, SCADA, or IoT sensors, for a unified operational view.
- Digital checklists and procedures. Standardize maintenance tasks and inspections with easy-to-follow digital checklists.
What is CMMS in manufacturing?
In manufacturing, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a vital tool used to centralize, streamline, and automate maintenance management.
CMMS software helps manufacturing facilities manage equipment maintenance, track maintenance tasks and schedules, handle work order management and maintenance requests, control spare parts inventory management, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Ultimately, a CMMS software aims to maximize uptime, improve operational efficiency, and reduce overall maintenance costs.
Who needs manufacturing maintenance software?
What are the key benefits of using maintenance software in manufacturing?
Implementing dedicated maintenance management software in manufacturing companies delivers significant advantages, including:
- Maximized equipment uptime: Drastically reducing costly downtime from unexpected equipment failure through proactive maintenance planning.
- Improved operational efficiency: Streamlining maintenance operations, automating scheduling, and optimizing resource use.
- Reduced maintenance costs: Lowering expenses from emergency repairs, optimizing inventory management, and extending equipment lifespan.
- Enhanced workplace safety: Tracking safety procedures within maintenance tasks and ensuring protocol adherence.
- Increased profitability: Minimizing production losses, controlling spending, and improving asset utilization, boosting overall profitability.
- Data-driven decision-making: Using comprehensive maintenance data for informed choices on maintenance strategies and investments.
What are the essential features to look for in manufacturing maintenance software?
Effective manufacturing CMMS software should offer key functionality such as:
- Comprehensive work order management: For creating, assigning, tracking, and documenting all maintenance work and maintenance requests.
- Robust preventive maintenance scheduling: To automate routine maintenance and PM tasks based on various triggers.
- Detailed asset tracking: Maintaining a central registry with complete maintenance history and specs for all manufacturing equipment.
- Integrated inventory management: To track parts usage, automate reordering, and manage suppliers.
- Real-time reporting and analytics: Providing instant access to KPIs, asset performance, and cost data via dashboards using real-time data.
- Full mobile accessibility: Empowering technicians via a user-friendly mobile app for plant-floor access and updates on their mobile device.
- Integration capabilities: Connecting seamlessly with systems like ERP or IoT sensors.
Digital checklists: Standardizing tasks and inspections with easy-to-follow digital guides.
How does Limble help with compliance and audits in manufacturing plants?
Limble aids compliance by providing a detailed, easily accessible digital record of all maintenance work. You can track completed tasks, log procedures followed, attach documentation or photos, and maintain a complete maintenance history for every asset. This makes generating reports for regulatory compliance checks and internal/external audits much simpler and more accurate.
How does Limble support different maintenance strategies?
Limble supports various maintenance strategies. You can easily implement:
- Preventive maintenance: Schedule planned maintenance and routine maintenance based on time or usage triggers.
- Condition-based maintenance: Trigger maintenance tasks based on real-time readings or inspection results (often via integrations).
- Predictive maintenance: Use integrations with sensor technology and Limble’s data analysis capabilities to forecast potential failures. Our flexible platform allows you to choose and combine the maintenance strategies that best fit your manufacturing operations and goals.
Is Limble Mobile CMMS app user friendly?
Limble is consistently rated Easiest-to-Use CMMS on review sites like G2, Capterra, and Software Advice. And our customers agree. With our mobile app, teams experience 30%+ better productivity, on average, requiring little to no training or ramp-up time. Our CMMS app can travel with your team, no matter where they go! Visit our App Store or Google Play for more information.
Can I connect to other systems?
Limble provides seamless, pre-built CMMS Integrations with the most widely used software systems. That means you won’t need help from a developer or your IT team to get started. Learn more about our integrations.
How secure is the Limble CMMS platform?
At Limble, our world-class data security practices ensure your account information is safe. We use state-of-the-art technologies and industry best practices to maintain a secure infrastructure, including SOC-II Type II certification, regular penetration testing, and continuous security training for our staff.
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