How to Manage Breakdown Maintenance

How to Manage Breakdown Maintenance: Proven Strategies to Reduce Downtime

Fixed Asset Management /

Breakdowns happen sometimes suddenly, sometimes at the worst possible moment. A critical machine stops, alarms start flashing, production halts, and your team rushes into emergency-mode. For many businesses, this scenario feels almost inevitable. But the truth is this: breakdown maintenance doesn’t have to be chaotic or expensive. While breakdown maintenance (also known as reactive maintenance) […]

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Buffer Inventory vs Safety Stock: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

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Buffer inventory and safety stock are often confused, but they serve different purposes in inventory management. Both act as reserves to prevent disruptions, but buffer inventory helps manage production delays, while safety stock protects against demand or supply variability. In this article, we’ll clearly define each term, highlight the differences, and explain when to use

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6 Simple Steps to Prepare an Asset Management Checklist

Fixed Asset Management, General /

Managing assets isn’t just about keeping a list. It’s about ensuring every part of your asset management system is complete, organized, and efficient. Without a checklist, how can you be sure that you follow every step? From meeting maintenance schedules to tracking compliance with regulations, an asset management checklist keeps you on top of it

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How Does Inventory Affect Taxes, and What Can You Do About It?

Inventory Management /

Many businesses unknowingly lose money or overpay on taxes due to poor inventory management. The way you track, value, and report inventory directly affects your taxable income, especially through cost of goods sold (COGS) and year-end inventory assessments.  This article will break down how inventory impacts your taxes, highlight common tax-related challenges, and explore how modern

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Asset Management Hierarchy Guide: Why Structure Matters

Fixed Asset Management /

A well-built asset management hierarchy isn’t just a technical detail, it’s the foundation for efficient, scalable, and cost-effective maintenance operations. Whether you’re managing a single facility or multiple sites, structuring your assets into clear levels helps teams track, maintain, and optimize them with confidence. This article breaks down what an asset management hierarchy is, why

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