A CMMS can be a useful tool for tracking the productivity of facilities-related strategies or initiatives. For example, if the plan is to move from a centralized maintenance shop to a more decentralized or distributed approach, the CMMS can be used to monitor differences in response time and productivity levels as a result of the change.
So how satisfied are you with your maintenance facilities? Download the spreadsheet below and take this simple test. Review each question and rate your facilities according to the following satisfaction scale:
Rating Score:
1 Not at all satisfied
2 Somewhat satisfied
3 Satisfied
4 Very satisfied
5 Extremely satisfied
Sections:
Maintenance technician safety, efficiency and job satisfaction
Material flow and material handling
Aisles
Storage
Layout flexibility
The form calculates the average rating by section and for the entire form. You can save your results and then, in six months, take the test again and see if things have improved or gotten worse. As well, use your CMMS to track productivity changes.
You can also e-mail the completed form or comments to us at [email protected]. We will compile the results and present them in a future column by David Berger.
David Berger is contributing editor for Plant Services magazine. E-mail him at [email protected].