I’m glad you’ve found your way here. This site is dedicated to exploring the real-world challenges and opportunities in maintenance, asset management systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

I’m Dave, and I’ve spent over three decades working across a range of industries. Along the way, I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t and the lessons that can make a real difference.

I created CMMS Success to share those insights, not as strict answers, but as practical ideas you can adapt to your own situation.

My Background.

Over the years, my work has included:

1.     Maintenance planning and scheduling.

2.     Master data development and auditing.

3.     Shutdown/turnaround planning.

4.     CMMS and ERP implementation and optimization.

I’ve worked extensively with SAP, Oracle, Maximo, and Ellipse, as well as the analytics and project delivery tools that keep operations on track.

These experiences shape the perspectives I share here.

What You’ll Find.

Articles on CMMS Success dive into topics such as:

1.     Performance & Metrics: Using measures like schedule compliance to drive real improvement.

2.     Data & Systems: Why clean data matters, and how to get the most from your CMMS.

3.     Maintenance Strategies: From preventive to predictive, including RCM, FMECA, and condition-based approaches.

4.     Planning & Execution: Practical guidance for routine work, shutdowns, and rebuilds.

5.     Safety & Compliance: Systems that protect people, assets, and operations

6.     Continuous Improvement: Lean, Six Sigma, and building stronger teams and processes.

7.     Industry Evolution: How technology and priorities are reshaping asset management.

A Note of Caution.

Every site, team, and operation is unique. Take these ideas as fuel for your own thinking, not as prescriptive advice. For specific technical, engineering, financial, or regulatory matters, please consult qualified professionals and official documentation.

If something here helps you see a problem differently, or sparks a new idea, then CMMS Success is achieving its goal.