Smartware Group’s Bigfoot CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) is a web-based solution that helps hospital teams manage, analyze and report on all aspects of system maintenance. Capabilities include preventive maintenance scheduling, predictive maintenance, maintenance requests and work order processing, asset life cycle analysis and parts replacement inventory and history tracking. The system captures information on equipment repairs over time, helps maintenance teams analyze historical trends and costs, and identifies staff effectiveness. It can track parts replacement inventory and analyze replacement parts usage over time and report on repair frequency, quality and cost, and can compare repair cost of similar equipment in different locations so companies can negotiate with higher-priced contractors. Customers report as much as 40 percent reductions in maintenance costs due to better asset management and utilization, according to the company.
