Overview

This phase of purchasing a computerized maintenance management system has much to do with the success or failure of the project. If the implementation process is rushed or left incomplete, the system will not provide satisfactory performance. The implementation can be divided into the following steps:

1. Develop the project plan and resource requirements

2. Update all current records

3. Software installation

4. Data entry / migration

5. System introductions and updates

6. CMMS / EAM system training

1 Develop the Project Plan and Resource Requirements

The activities listed below are those typically required to achieve a successful CMMS / EAM system implementation. The activities are arranged in the sequence in which they should be performed. Certain critical activities must be performed before the CMMS / EAM system can be utilized.

These implementation steps are:

• The task

• A brief description of the task

• Duration of the task

• Manpower required performing the task

These estimates are based on typical-sized sites, with basic maintenance practices and maintenance record keeping in place. Sites with well-established policies and practices in place may take less time. Sites starting from the ground up in any given area will require more resources.

The scope of the implementation project also will determine the required resources. For corporate CMMS / EAM system implementations, it is necessary to form a corporate steering committee for CMMS implementation to insure consistent usage of the system from site to site. In addition, there are some policies and practices that should be applied at each site to insure data...