About this publication

Clear information for CMMS buyers.

CMMS Buyer’s Guide explains maintenance software and the work involved in buying it.

Buyers need a working understanding of the technology, their own requirements, and the questions worth asking before selecting a system.

This publication helps people prepare for calls, demos, proposals, selection, and implementation.

Articles explain unfamiliar terms, document material trade-offs, and provide practical ways to organize the buying work.

Vendor rankings and universal “best” systems are outside our scope. A sound decision depends on the operation, its people, and the maintenance problems involved.

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