A CMMS is narrower than CAFM, which adds space and facilities management on top. If your main problem is broken kit and missed inspections, a CMMS is the tool; if it is how the whole workplace runs, look wider.
Common questions
What does CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) mean in simple terms?+
A CMMS is a computerised maintenance management system: software for planning, tracking and recording the maintenance of buildings and equipment. Work orders, planned preventative maintenance, spare parts and contractor records all live in it.
What goes wrong with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)?+
A CMMS is narrower than CAFM, which adds space and facilities management on top. If your main problem is broken kit and missed inspections, a CMMS is the tool; if it is how the whole workplace runs, look wider.