GIS Asset Management Software – 6 Ideas For Making it More Accessible
Over the years of speaking with Public Works Directors and staff, we have heard the challenges some of the smaller municipalities have with infrastructure assets in their GIS asset management software. This article will describe some of these common problems, practical ideas for improvement and the expected benefits from addressing these problems. Common Problems with Accessing GIS Asset Management Software: Municipalities will often store their asset data in a Geospatial Asset Management system typically referred to as GIS [...]
Track Work Order Expenses for FEMA
Municipalities are working hard to minimize residents' exposure to the COVID19 virus. Sanitizing has now been added to their list of daily tasks. BTW: New York City has provided a concise document (COVID-19: General Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting for Non-Health Care Settings) that gives some really good guidance for sanitizing. This task of sanitizing often falls on Public Works staff to complete. Not only does this increase their workload, but there is the added [...]
Tracking Work Orders from Home or Vehicle
Many Public Works and Utilities staff we have spoken with during this COVID19 crisis are staggering work days and only performing critical maintenance. Those with manual, paper processes for tracking Work Orders (including sticky notes and white boards) have resulted to emailing Work Orders to staff members. While this provides initial notification of work to be done, emails can quickly stack up and get lost in an inbox. Recommendations for Work Order Management at Home: [...]
ShareNet Municipal – Multi-Department Information Management
ShareNet is a highly flexible web and mobile information management cloud platform. It gives users the flexibility to customize forms, lists, and more without needing technical support. The infographic below shows some of the ways the ShareNet Municipal Software can be used in various city/county departments. Use ShareNet to simplify work by helping departments track, share and report on information in more productive ways. Click Here to download a PDF of the above image. [...]
Public Works Work Order Software │The Key to Productivity
8 Keys to a Productive Public Works Department (Video) This video covers 8 key things you can do using public works software to create a more productive Public Works Department. A software system can be implemented to move away from using a manual public works work order form. Paper forms are very inefficient and can be easily misplaced. To learn about the ShareNet Municipal Operations Management software system or to request a [...]
Keep Up With Your Investments with Asset Tracking
One of the largest investments of a company is work equipment. Whether it's large equipment, tools, or even tablets and cell phones, asset tracking is a huge benefit for a number of reasons. Check out exactly how easy a CMMS makes asset tracking below. Keep Up with Maintenance Schedules Monitoring your assets is more than just having a place where they are easily found. As a result of keeping up with maintenance schedules, downtime decreases [...]
Mobile Maintenance – Yes, There’s a Work Order App for That
The mobile world is evolving, not only are people using their own devices for work, but organizations are enlisting the help of a mobile maintenance and work order apps to improve their maintenance I was recently purchasing a new trashcan, and of course, the color I wanted wasn’t in a neat box with the barcode and price, so I quickly snapped a pic of the corresponding trashcan barcode, making the cashier sing my praises. Though [...]
Information Management Software Approval Advice
Getting management to approve an information management software purchase can be a grueling process, but having your ducks in a row should help the process go more smoothly. (Infographic Below) To begin, you've landed on this post, so assuming you have already recognized the need but perhaps convincing others sounds like a feat you can't conquer. Never fear, Stacy is here to help. Specifically, define the problem that the information management software will fix. Offer specific, [...]
Paper vs. Work Order Software
Paper Work Orders vs. Digital It’s no secret that the world is becoming primarily digital and work order software has become necessary to keep up with the excellent customer service the public expects. Not to mention the incredible amount of benefits to using software to automate processes. If you’re on the fence with moving from paper work orders to digital, then I suggest you do your due diligence. Consider the following: Downside of Paper Based [...]
CMMS Software Review | No Fluff Questions Answered
I am a consumer just like you. I like my questions answered very straightforward and honest, without a lot of fluff. So, assuming you’re of similar mindset by the mere fact that you landed on this CMMS Software Review blog post, I hope to answer the top questions as straightforward as possible. Bottom line folks- finding balance, organization, and more efficient daily activities started your search, because you know successful operations are not just about [...]