University of Wisconsin to Offer CMMS Course

From the University of Wisconsin-Madison website

The University of Wisconsin-Madison will offer a 3-day course, Evaluating, Implementing, and Optimizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, from Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 at the Pyle Center on the main campus. The class, which costs $995, will run from 8:30am-4:30pm on the first and second days and 8:30am-3:30pm on the third day.

Upon completion, participants will be able to use their CMMS to gain control of maintenance costs, increase equipment up-time, maintain production schedules, and improve customer service. Through practical demonstrations, they will learn how to use their system to improve the bottom line:

• Utilizing a system for equipment/asset and spare parts identification
• Making timely purchasing decisions
• Improving work order scheduling and control
• Making more efficient use of personnel

Other topics to be discussed:

• Compare current CMMS and understand core functionalities
• How CMMS can be used to convert maintenance from a cost center to a profit center within the organization
• Develop an accurate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model for CMMS; calculate Return on Investment (ROI) from CMMS
• Schedule resources and personnel to work orders
• Data collection, storage and retrieval techniques, database requirements
• Vendor selection criteria, RFP guidelines, and implementation strategies
• Getting and keeping top management support
• Techniques used in past CMMS implementations that have been successful and how to avoid root causes of ineffective CMMS

Class fees include a continental breakfast and networking lunch each day. For more information on the event, or to register, visit the course website at: http://uwexeced.com/maintenance/cmms.htm.