We’ve talked about the maintenance and operational challenges associated with successfully running a large and complex healthcare organization/facility, and we’ve talked about the exciting potential of Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) strategies and powerful programs like PeopleSoft ALM. “But what’s the big deal?” you might ask, “How much of a difference can a fully-integrated ALM really
Read More...As Shannon explained in her ALM post last week, the unique asset management challenges faced by the healthcare industry require inspired, robust and coordinated Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions like PeopleSoft ALM. The first step toward understanding the impact that an elegant and coordinated solution like PeopleSoft ALM can make is appreciating the scope of
Read More...One of the toughest things about running a business in a complicated industry like healthcare is managing all the stuff. The physical operating assets of any organization — facilities, equipment, machinery, technical infrastructure — are the heart and soul of a well-run and functioning business. Healthcare has stuff in spades. Facilities managers and the maintenance
Read More...Many years ago I graduated from Michigan State University (in my slightly biased opinion one of the greatest institutions in the country). As a student I was fortunate enough to land the right job that afforded me to forge some great relationships within the campus. Over two summers I worked security in the dorm rooms
Read More...Stop me if you heard something similar before. Ready? Kentucky limits on debt issuance have hindered high-priority university construction/renovation projects. Detailing this is a great piece over at Inside Higher Ed, by Kevin Kiley. To wit: Even though the university would fund its new debt through non-state revenues, lawmakers in the Kentucky state legislature, which
Read More...Good article from Mike Schmidt over at Manufacturing Business Technology about how a lack of proactive, intelligent asset management is a true risk to the organization: If you’re not managing assets properly, you don’t know what the cost of those assets are and (what the cost is) to repair those assets,” he says. “That creates a
Read More...Just a month ago (February 16 to be exact), Oracle provided the latest version of Financials and Supply Chain Management (FSCM) in its Feature Pack 2 (FP2) release. At MIPRO, we’re pretty excited about the new capabilities within this FP, and believe that this one is for you. From Oracle’s press release, FP2 delivers “…new
Read More...Is disaster just a mistake away? The annual Maintenance Management Summit is quickly approaching and our team is fast and furious in preparation. I always enjoy being part of the planning process and then watching it all come together. We are also attending the Alliance (formerly known as HEUG) Conference as well. The PeopleSoft Asset
Read More...I recently overheard a conversation at a higher education institution that went something like this: Facilities Mgr.: Good morning, how can I help you? Caller: I need a new bulb for this projector. FM: Sir, what projector? Caller: The projector in my classroom. FM: Okay, where is your classroom? Caller: I’m in the Johnson Building.
Read More...It’s the time of year when everyone who’s implementing a maintenance solution or considering doing so perks up and pays attention. As well they should, because we’re on the cusp of the biggest maintenance show of the year. From March 27-29, MIPRO would like to welcome you to Nashville for the 6th Annual Oracle Maintenance
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