TABLE OF CONTENTS This appendix gives additional information on implementing and utilizing a CMMS to assist planning, as referenced in Chap. 8. This information was not included in the main text to avoid detracting from the book s overall thrust of how to do planning.
This section actually gives an example of how to cut down an inch-thick computer manual to a few pages of key instructions for non-planning group persons such as plant supervisors, technicians, operators, and managers. (Persons at this plant request work on a paper work order form which they deliver to the planning department for computer entry and processing. This company uses another system for inventory management.)
The following text contains step-by-step instructions for basic use of the computer to find information. (Instructions for data input and modification are contained in the CMMS Instructions for Planners section created for the planning group. Complete instructions for CMMS use are contained in the CMMS User s Guide and Tutorial supplied by the vendor.)
Minimum PC requirements to access CMMS from the network: at least 486/33 with 8 megabytes is recommended.
The CMMS System Administrator at North Plant (Joe Brown, 222 2222) is responsible for setting system security and personnel rights to each CMMS screen and field.
CMMS is unavailable each week for a short period for system backup and adjustment. Any changes to the normal schedule for...
