CMMS vs. ERP Systems

Idhammar MMS - best of breed

While ERP solutions may provide a single-vendor look and feel across all modules and all enterprise processes (depending on how the module has been purchased and integrated into the system), they are generally driven from the requirement to have an integrated accounting system. This factor can often mean that the real needs of the maintenance function are overlooked in favour of a standard approach that closely aligns to the requirements of desk-based functions such as finance and purchasing.

The key advantages of adopting a "best of breed" CMMS include:

• Less complexity and less reliance on other ERP modules to provide CMMS functionality
• It's faster and easier to implement and upgrade the CMMS functionality
• Wider and deeper functionality because the focus is on maintenance activity and management
• Better solution scalability functionality
• Specialisation and flexibility to add or configure functionality for any industrial sector

In any case, the more sophisticated "best of breed" CMMS software, such as the Idhammar MMS, has the capability to be seamlessly integrated into ERP systems to meet the needs of both finance and maintenance. Moreover, the decision of which maintenance management solution to choose should not be made solely on the basis of usability and functionality. The right partner is essential to maximise return on investment over the long-term use of your system; an experienced CMMS provider has the specific maintenance expertise to help you to avoid pitfalls and provide all the support you need both today and during the evolution of your maintenance operation for years to come.

Fastest ROI

By the very nature of the scale of project required – implementing ERP systems is a costly and lengthy activity which drains resources. In much less time and at a fraction of a cost, a ‘best of breed’ CMMS can be up and running in your organisation and driving real time and cost savings. Established for many years, CMMS have proven return-on-investment, typically, in less than a year investment in implementing CMMS software is recovered and a 5 to 15% reduction in maintenance costs can be expected. If your current maintenance operation is predominantly reactive, you can expect an even greater return.