

CMMSradio
CMMSradio
All things CMMS, Computerized Maintenance Management Software, including guidance on CMMS selection and use, best practices, industry experts, system providers, and more. This podcast is for you If you're considering or looking for a CMMS, want to know more about facilities and maintenance management systems, need to improve how you use your current CMMS, need ideas on better user adoption strategies, or are considering making a change to a new CMMS - You know, a lift-and-shift. We'll bring in experts to help guide us along the way. We're here to help you have a successful CMMS journey.
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Oct 21, 2024 • 26min
Talking Unified Name Space and CMMS with Zack Scriven Ahead of the Prove It Conference
In this episode of CMMSradio, Zack Scriven of 4.0 Solutions explains the Unified Name Space (UNS), how the CMMS fits in, along with the upcoming Prove It! Conference happening at the Westin Galleria in Dallas, TX, from February 18-20, 2025. It's not your standard conference, with pitches and cat calls, but instead delivers value as the 35 sponsors prove out their technology in a virtual factory UNS.

Oct 15, 2024 • 54min
Optimizing Sales and Maintenance Management while Delivering Results for Manufacturing at Tractian
In this episode, Josh Power, Sales Director at Tractian, discusses strategies for developing effective sales teams, the critical role of cultural fit in hiring, and the innovative approach #Tractian takes to machine reliability with their SmartTrac product. He touches on the importance of integrating maintenance management with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and how it drives value for clients. Josh highlights how Tractian’s technology and customer success strategies align with broader trends in maintenance management and CMMS.
5 Main Points:
Cultural Fit Over Experience
Rigorous Hiring Process
Expertise in Maintenance Management
SmartTrac Technology
Work-Life Integration
Thank you, Josh Power, for joining #CMMSradio to record this episode and for keeping it real!!
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Oct 10, 2024 • 47min
Transforming Field Service Management with Sensible Technology and XOi
In this episode, Aaron Salow, CEO of XOi, discusses how the company enhances field service management through practical technology. Drawing from his blue-collar upbringing, and focusing on the importance of understanding technicians' needs and addressing the generational gap in perceptions of skilled trades, the initial focus on smart glasses required XOi to pivot their focus to software solutions that leverage data and AI to streamline workflows and empower technicians. Lots covered in this episode - the need for innovative training methods to engage younger workers and the importance of genuine collaboration with skilled tradespeople to ensure that technology effectively meets their challenges!
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Oct 8, 2024 • 33min
The Vital Role of Facility Condition Assessments in Healthcare Management
In this episode, Michele Mucia, VP of Healthcare at Bureau Veritas North America, discusses the significance of Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) in effective facility management. She highlights how FCA provides critical data for decision-making, integrates with CMMS platforms, and supports strategic partnerships to secure executive buy-in. We cannot overlook the need for cross-departmental collaboration to enhance profitability, sustainability, and patient care, while FCA also helps prioritize maintenance tasks and informs capital project decisions.

Oct 3, 2024 • 48min
Why Retail Facility Managers are Switching their CMMS to Facilio
Why do FMs switch their CMMS systems? It happens across verticals - in retail stores, healthcare facilities, educational institutions or office building operators - for a multitude of reasons. That's why Basant Singhatwadia of @Facilio joined CMMSradio - to discuss the CMMS customer experience, what clients want, and the surrounding influences that drive CMMS and FM success. Thank you, Basant, for a great conversation!!
Greg interviews Basant Senghatwadia, Director of Customer Success and Strategy at #Facilio, a company that provides modern property operations solutions. They discuss insights from the FMI conference, particularly the impact of the recently ratified AIM Act on compliance in refrigeration management. Basant emphasizes the importance of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) in addressing compliance issues and improving customer service. Greg asked "Why do facilities managers switch CMMS systems?" It's often due to vendors not listening to the users’ concerns, leading to frustration. We also touched on the significance of mobile applications for technicians and managers, the need for effective training materials to ease technology adoption, and the challenges of implementing new systems in large organizations. Basant advocates for a phased approach to deployment, ensuring stakeholder involvement and addressing real-world complexities.
Insights from the FMI conference
How grocery & convenience stores are using CMMS for compliance
Tailoring CMMS to exactly deliver to customer expectations
Significance of mobile apps for technicians and managers
Emphasis on effective training to facilitate technology adoption
Maximizing usage of your #CMMS
Connecting people, processes and systems
The role of low-code/no-code in fast-tracking product evolution
Phased approach to deployment
Let us know your thoughts with a like, comment, and re-share to keep the conversation going. Send us your CMMS story. Thank you for following CMMSradio.

Sep 30, 2024 • 50min
The Passion for Machine Shops to Technology and Manufacturing with Arthur Field
From wrenching on cars into manufacturing with technology throughout! HE started building computers at age 10, loves the entire manufacturing industry, and is very focused on shop turnarounds!! A journey story with Arthur Field. He's a presenter for MTD CNC and the founder of Spindles Turning & Earning. We get a brief review of Arthur's first ever IMTS experience. Tune in for a fun episode with lots of cool moments!!
Thank you, Arthur, for the awesome conversation and for sharing your journey story!!

Sep 26, 2024 • 50min
Soft Skills and Communication in Maintenance Management Plus NEWS about SMRP 2024
Here we go again! Do you really need "soft skills" in maintenance?
He's Back!!
George Williams of ReliabilityX joins CMMSradio to discuss soft skills and communication in the maintenance and reliability. It all started with a question around this topic and unfolds from there!! There's CMMS topics in there as usual!! 🤘🤘🤘
George announces the upcoming #SMPR 2024 conference workshop focused on assessing facilities and developing actionable strategies. Be sure to attend this workshop on Monday October 7, 2024 at #SMRP2024! It will help with facility assessment and strategy development.
Thank you for another real and insightful conversation George!! 🤘🤘🤘
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Sep 24, 2024 • 43min
Optimizing Healthcare Facility Management Infrastructure Maintenance and Data Integration
In this episode, Mark Mochel of Brightly discusses the challenges of balancing investments in high-revenue healthcare assets versus essential infrastructure. He highlights the importance of a system-wide approach to facility management, the need for proactive!
It's about the crucial role of facility management in healthcare, emphasizing its interconnectedness with revenue-generating assets like MRI machines. Here are the main points:
Investment Prioritization
Deferred Maintenance exacerbated by the pandemic.
Cultural Differences and maintenance maturity
Cost vs. Cost Avoidance
Continuous improvement in maintenance practices
Favorite Music, Favorite Sport/Hobby, and Work-Life Balance
Mark has recently been named as Advisory Board Member of The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) for 2025!! Mark highlighted the broader impact of his work, aiming for continuous improvement and better integration of facility management in healthcare.
Tune in, watch/listen, and share your thoughts with a comment or re-share!! Thank you for following CMMSradio!!

Sep 19, 2024 • 57min
From Mill Apprentice to CMMS Expert and Maintenance Leader with Chris Smith
LOADED NEW EPISODE!!
We finally got Chris Smith of AT&F, a seasoned expert in maintenance management with a military background (you know we are all about that), on CMMSradio and it's a loaded to the max episode. No joke. Get in here and check it out. https://lnkd.in/gPpGxqKu
🤘 Journey into the maintenance field
🤘 The importance of effective CMMS implementation and user adoption
🤘 The need for proper asset hierarchy, training, and defect elimination
🤘 Optimizing maintenance processes
🤘🤘🤘 ...and much more in this episode
QQ to ALL: Is service, support, and training a valid differentiator when selecting a CMMS vendor?
Thank you, Chris Smith, for joining to record this awesome episode!! We're planning another very soon on a special topic!! We LOVE maintenance practitioners that get it!!
Please chime in with a like, comment, or re-post after watching/listening. Thank you for following and supporting CMMSradio!!

Sep 11, 2024 • 21min
IMTS Virtual UpKeep Booth Visit with Jonathan Sapko CMRP
Almost LIVE from IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show!!UpKeep is on the scene and we've got a virtual booth visit with Jonathan Sapko, CMRP talking all thing CMMS on CMMSradio!! No FOMO here - We're there, sort of, and if you need help with your CMMS journey this is the place - visit booth 236680 and learn something. Ask them ANYTHING!!
This team is here to actually help you!! Say hi from hashtag#CMMSradio when you hit this booth.Thanks Jon for spending this time to share what it's really all about - Helping!!Shout out to Bryan Bieschke, CMRP for the cameo!! This guy has an extra thumb muscle from turning wrenches. 💪 He's done your job, been in the trenches, so go see him and the team!!Chime in with a like, comment, and re-post!! Go visit these great humans and tell us what you learned in the comments. Thank you for following CMMSradio! 🤘🤘🤘