Implementation Strategies

It's no secret that implementing a CMMS system can be a daunting task in an organization accustomed to doing things manually. So we won't leave you "on your own" once the software is shipped.

Goal #1: Each implementation project is unique, because client companies have unique cultures, disparate objectives, and different maintenance issues. So the first goal for each implementation is to create a project plan tailored to your needs and objectives, identifying roles, measurements and milestones.

Goal #2: The SMMS software is flexible and you may implement the system in many different configurations depending on your needs. Therefore, the goal of the implementation plan is to identify the important issues and bring out a staged implementation strategy that quickly achieves results and reinforces effort.

Goal #3: We don't ever come into your maintenance shop with a "cookbook" for implementation. The software is flexible and a “cookbook” approach to implementation would squander that flexibility. Instead, we work with you to conduct a review of your environment and develop a project plan appropriate to your situation.

Results: After your decision to make SMMS your CMMS system, we'll be available to help you develop an implementation plan, set goals and objectives, stay on track, and achieve a rapid, successful implementation. With each implementation project plan, we'll also help define milestones, measurements, and critical success factors.

In short, we help you create a situation where everybody wins.

There’s one thing that deserves saying again:

Unlike many of our very expensive competitors, we will never force you to change your business to fit our model! Whether you choose a "vanilla" implementation, or whether you want to customize the system to fit the business model of your Company, we will provide full support to your efforts…during and after the implementation process.

Data Conversion Programming

If you have legacy data from a previously installed CMMS or ERP system, or manual data from spreadsheets or other sources, we can provide conversion programming to move your legacy data into the SMMS database.

The goal of data conversion is to shortcut the data entry effort and get your data loaded in the shortest period of time. Generally, this work can take place concurrent to other activities in the project implementation and your data can be ready for testing in a very short period of time.

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