BuyerZone users' maintenance management software requirements

We ask users of our quote request service to describe their maintenance management software purchasing requirements in detail so the vendors we match them to can provide customized information in response. Now we're sharing these buyer requirements with you.

We hope these user comments help you get a sense of what types of maintenance management software other users are choosing and what considerations are important to the average buyer. Take a look and you'll probably see some responses that are relevant to your business.

BuyerZone user comments: maintenance management software purchasing requirements

"Basically want to be able to track trends, MTBF, cost of maintenance, schedule work orders, Currently using Immpower as work order data base and a home grown Access dispatch system."
-- Facilities/Operations, Manufacturing, Clearfield, UT

"We have approx. 34 locations including a call center, and 5 Operations centers. We need a web based system where up to 30 people can request a work order and trach the progress."
-- Facilities/Operations, Telecom/Utilities, Orlando, FL

"Must include e-commerce, work order management, invoicing and product ordering capability."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Real Estate, Cockeysville, MD

"Needs to be loaded with the right features and still easy to use!"
-- Buyer, Manufacturing, Fountain Inn, SC

"Just looking for something that I can share with my customer that have small fleets."
-- Facilities/Operations, Transportation/Logistics, Georgetown, TX

"My current niche is surgery centers and small rural hospitals. I need to keep records seperate and specific."
-- Buyer, Health Care, Leesburg, GA

"I need a software that will automaticaly generate PM workorders due."
-- Facilities/Operations, Manufacturing, Daytona Beach, FL

"Simple to use.Schedule Planned MaintenanceTrack Equipment HistoryTrack MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)Track Failure Modes of EquipmentSpare Parts databaseUser defined reportsResonable cost."
-- Consultant, Manufacturing, Alden, NY

"We need to track vehicles and off road equipment in the same module. CDL Driver info tracking would also be helpful. Can we get this all in one module for under $500?"
-- Accounting/Finance, Construction/General Contracting, Saranac, MI

"I am requesting simple software to schedule and track preventive maintenance and repairs for a vehicle fleet of unknown size at this time. I also prefer that the software have the collateral ability to track inventory for the maintenance supervisors at several locations.I am currently in the process of finding out what costs will be for setting up this type of program if I am hired to oversee the program for a contractor in an overseas location.This must be a simple program as it will be introduced in a developing country."
-- Facilities/Operations, Government, Aurora, CO

"We are currently purchasing a company that is running SAP and is utilizing their maintenance module. We would like to be able to transfer this information to eliminate rekeying and reduce lead time on the project. In addition, please provide hardware requirements. Thanks!"
-- Buyer, Manufacturing, Bradford, NH

"Looking for a program to enter wkly/mnthly/yrly grounds and buildings maintenance items. i.e. pumps to grease and or switch over, gates to lubricate, filters to change, etc. Some things to be done by company personell and other's to be performed by vendor's."
-- Buyer, Other Business Services, Boyne City, MI

"I would like to find a solution that:Tracks scheduled and non-schedule PMTracks when calibration is dueTool crib managementMaterial tracking."
-- MIS/IT, Non-Profit, Columbus, OH

"Work orderes full inventory controllinventory inquirytracking each piece of equipment and history of maintpreventive maintenance."
-- Facilities/Operations, Manufacturing, Kittanning, PA

"System must generate PM work orders automatically based on calendar date, time or meter."
-- Facilities/Operations, Real Estate, Dallas, TX

"We provide contract maintenance to 400 clients. Each client should have access to his equipment information (service reports, work orders, schedules, etc.) and only his information. The software must be easy to use and allow us (service provider) to sort by customer, product, location, dates, etc. Can your package help us?"
-- Partner/Principal, Consulting, Danbury, CT

"Description: Develop a preventive maintenance program for engineering and facilities areas; prepare work orders for mechanics and operators. Organize a spare parts list to maintain inventory control of stock room."
-- Facilities/Operations, Manufacturing, Humacao, PR

"Itron has a detailed list of system requirements for a new Preventive Maintenance/ Work Order System. Vendors will need to meet a majority of the "Must Haves" before being asked to demo their solutions."
-- MIS/IT, Manufacturing, West Union, SC

"We are in the process of evaluating are current system and exploring other options. I would also like information about purchasing a task library seperately."
-- Facilities/Operations, Financial Services, Lancaster, CA

"Small company needs a basic maintenance management software. we only have 6 trucks at this time.I need to keep up with truck services."
-- Office Manager, Transportation/Logistics, Hendrix, OK

"We are a limousine company nationwide and are looking for a program to fit our needs for maintainance repair,inventory, reports."
-- Buyer, Transportation/Logistics, Norwood, NJ

"The divisional headquarters are US based but the factory, where the software will be used is located in Shenyang, China."
-- General Manager, Manufacturing, Boca Raton, FL

"I am looking for a program that myself and my fleet accounts can acess and imput information into for our vehicles that I am servicing."
-- Office Manager, Equipment Sales & Service, West Warwick, RI

"This software needs to be for rv repair. I am also interested in software that combines work order, inventory, and accounting capabilites."
-- Office Manager, Other Business Services, Federal Way, WA

"Web based software will probably be the best fit as it will need to operate on a MAC platform."
-- Buyer, Manufacturing, Coshocton, OH

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