Habit 3, “Put First
Things First.”
A major first things first activity is the compilation of CMMS foundational data. Without good data, job prioritization is often at the whim of the squeaky wheel. Too many companies have yet to adopt Habit 1 (Be Proactive). As a result, they have a tendency to focus on the latest “important/urgent” breakdown.
You can’t manage effectively without data.
"Should I authorize overtime next week?” “Should I extend the overhaul frequency on the XYZ machine?” “Is my PM program working the way it should?” “Where am I using the most labor and material resources?” These are all typical questions that face Maintenance Managers every day. It is hard to manage these situation without quality data.