Features of our maintenance management software (CMMS)

A CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) offers a multitude of long-term benefits:

• Optimization of equipment lifespan: Effective preventive maintenance management can extend machine life by up to 50%.
• Reduction of overall costs: Opting for planned maintenance significantly decreases expenses related to emergency repairs, which are often much more costly.
• Inventory management: It prevents spare parts shortages and surplus goods, thereby generating significant savings.
• Increased productivity: Consolidating archives and schedules reduces equipment downtime and optimizes technician efficiency.
• Compliance and safety: It ensures impeccable traceability of regulatory inspections while raising the safety standard within the work environment.
• Decision support: Data exploration over an extended period helps identify problematic equipment and justify future investments.

These combined benefits optimize the tool’s return on investment and transform maintenance from a simple repair task into a powerful driver of profitability.

CMMS is used to manage and plan the maintenance of all types of physical or intangible assets requiring upkeep: industrial and technical equipment, infrastructure and buildings (facility management), vehicle fleets and transport, networks, medical equipment, etc.

Preventive maintenance consists of maintaining equipment to avoid a breakdown before it occurs.

Corrective (or reactive) maintenance occurs after a breakdown or malfunction is noted to repair and restart the equipment. What is equipment maintenance software?

The major distinction lies in their respective purposes: CAPM (Computer-Aided Production Management) is responsible for supervising manufacturing and production processes, while CMMS ensures the maintenance and availability of machines.

Yes. AQ Manager CMMS is available in SaaS mode, with a subscription that includes hosting and updates, among other things. This mode of use requires no server infrastructure on your part; a simple web browser is enough to access the application from any terminal. License purchase with on-premise deployment also remains possible for organizations wishing to host the solution on their own servers, due to IT policy or data security choices.

Choosing the right CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software depends on your specific needs. Here is a procedure to follow:

1. Define your needs: scope, number of assets, budget, etc.
2. Prioritize essential criteria for the long term: do you need a mobile application? Is ergonomics a key point for your teams? Must the software be integrated into an existing IT system?
3. Choose the most appropriate deployment format: SaaS (hosted on the internet, ideal for quick access, automatic updates, and low entry cost) or On-Premise (installed on your servers and more secure, but requires internal IT management).
4. Select and compare solutions that meet your criteria.

The cost depends on several factors: the number of users, the deployment mode (SaaS or on-premise), the functional scope activated, the number of sites, and the level of support desired (assistance contracts, support contracts, training, etc.).

Simulate your own plan for free and find out which AQ Manager services best match your needs.

Essential elements to consider include: the range of features, fit for your field, software flexibility, integration options with existing systems, deployment mode (SaaS or on-site), ease of use for technicians, and the longevity of the publisher.

CMMS software comparison: how to choose the best tool?

SaaS mode suits the majority of organizations. On-premise remains relevant when IT policy mandates internal hosting or when data security constraints require it. AQ Manager CMMS is available in both modes, with the same functional level.