--- title: SOMAX CMMS Blog | Maintenance Management Articles (2) description: The SOMAX CMMS blog offers articles on topics relevant to maintenance management software, CMMS, preventive maintenance, maintenance methodology and maintenance and the Internet of Things. (2) --- **Come See Us In Action:** [**Upcoming Events »**](https://www-somax-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/events) ** [Log In »](https://app.somax.com/) [![SOMAX_Logo_V1_300dpi_RGB](https://blog.somax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SOMAX_Logo_V1_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=160&height=32&name=SOMAX_Logo_V1_300dpi_RGB.jpg "SOMAX_Logo_V1_300dpi_RGB")](https://www-somax-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/) [![DEMO](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2218120/56d2af04-5701-4cc3-a453-79ade8fbd635.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2218120/56d2af04-5701-4cc3-a453-79ade8fbd635) ** ** [![SOMAX_Logo_V1_300dpi_RGB](https://blog.somax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SOMAX_Logo_V1_300dpi_RGB.jpg?width=160&height=32&name=SOMAX_Logo_V1_300dpi_RGB.jpg "SOMAX_Logo_V1_300dpi_RGB")](https://www-somax-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/) [![DEMO](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2218120/56d2af04-5701-4cc3-a453-79ade8fbd635.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2218120/56d2af04-5701-4cc3-a453-79ade8fbd635) Search this site on Google Search Google [![DEMO](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2218120/be483a9d-1284-4120-a130-02458a6beffb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2218120/be483a9d-1284-4120-a130-02458a6beffb) # ![](https://blog.somax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog_icon.png?width=40&name=blog_icon.png) [Blog](https://blog.somax.com/) ## [7 Signs You're a Maintenance Manager](https://blog.somax.com/7-signs-youre-a-maintenance-manager) [![7 Signs You're a Maintenance Manager](https://blog.somax.com/hubfs/maintenace_manager_talking_wide-small.jpg)](https://blog.somax.com/7-signs-youre-a-maintenance-manager) Anyone that works in maintenance management knows that life can get very interesting, very quickly. Between balancing budgets, scheduling employees, maintaining parts and inventory, and actually keeping your equipment functional … [Read Story **](https://blog.somax.com/7-signs-youre-a-maintenance-manager) ## [What Sports Can Teach Us About Maintenance Management and CMMS](https://blog.somax.com/what-sports-can-teach-us-about-maintenance-management-and-cmms) [![What Sports Can Teach Us About Maintenance Management and CMMS](https://blog.somax.com/hubfs/football.jpeg)](https://blog.somax.com/what-sports-can-teach-us-about-maintenance-management-and-cmms) Sports, most of us love sports. It doesn't matter which sport; it could be football, basketball, baseball, hockey, swimming, or ping-pong, most Americans just love sports. Coincidentally, we also love … [Read Story **](https://blog.somax.com/what-sports-can-teach-us-about-maintenance-management-and-cmms) ## [7 Myths About CMMS: Busted](https://blog.somax.com/7-myths-about-cmms-busted) [![7 Myths About CMMS: Busted](https://blog.somax.com/hubfs/maintenance_man_looking_right_small.jpg)](https://blog.somax.com/7-myths-about-cmms-busted) CMMS software has changed a great deal over the last decade. With the introduction of web-based applications, SaaS models and mobile apps, the industry has grown and developed in ways … [Read Story **](https://blog.somax.com/7-myths-about-cmms-busted) ## [What Will CMMS Look Like in 5 Years?](https://blog.somax.com/what-will-cmms-look-like-in-5-years) [![What Will CMMS Look Like in 5 Years?](https://blog.somax.com/hubfs/maintenance_futuresmall.jpg)](https://blog.somax.com/what-will-cmms-look-like-in-5-years) "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one..." Words of the immortal John Lennon ring true in so many ways, and the advancement of software is … [Read Story **](https://blog.somax.com/what-will-cmms-look-like-in-5-years) ## [5 Signs You Should Invest in a CMMS for Maintenance Management](https://blog.somax.com/5-signs-you-should-invest-in-a-cmms-for-maintenance-management) [![5 Signs You Should Invest in a CMMS for Maintenance Management](https://blog.somax.com/hubfs/Man_looking_at_equipmentsmall.jpg)](https://blog.somax.com/5-signs-you-should-invest-in-a-cmms-for-maintenance-management) Selling a great product is clearly one of the most important aspects of any business. You want a great software, excellent service, and top-notch support so that your customers feel … [Read Story **](https://blog.somax.com/5-signs-you-should-invest-in-a-cmms-for-maintenance-management) ## [How to Improve Maintenance Management with Kaizen and CMMS](https://blog.somax.com/how-to-improve-maintenance-management-with-kaizen-and-cmms) [![How to Improve Maintenance Management with Kaizen and CMMS](https://blog.somax.com/hubfs/Masaaki_Imai.jpg)](https://blog.somax.com/how-to-improve-maintenance-management-with-kaizen-and-cmms) You may be asking yourself, "What the heck is Kaizen?" Well, here at SOMAX we're always excited to talk about interesting maintenance topics, and this is one of them. The … [Read Story **](https://blog.somax.com/how-to-improve-maintenance-management-with-kaizen-and-cmms) ## [Top Three Reasons to Use a Mobile CMMS](https://blog.somax.com/top-five-reasons-to-use-a-mobile-cmms) [![Top Three Reasons to Use a Mobile CMMS](https://blog.somax.com/hubfs/maintenance-man-tablet-cranesmall.jpg)](https://blog.somax.com/top-five-reasons-to-use-a-mobile-cmms) With the growth of mobile apps over the past several years, many CMMS systems are now offering apps to complement more traditional computerized maintenance management software. Maintenance teams have the … [Read Story **](https://blog.somax.com/top-five-reasons-to-use-a-mobile-cmms) ## [Are CMMS and Work Order Software the Same Thing?](https://blog.somax.com/are-cmms-and-work-order-software-the-same-thing) [![Are CMMS and Work Order Software the Same Thing?](https://blog.somax.com/hubfs/maintenance_collaborationsmall.jpg)](https://blog.somax.com/are-cmms-and-work-order-software-the-same-thing) We get asked the question "Are CMMS and work order software the same thing?" every once in a while and it's an interesting question because it has a few answers … [Read Story **](https://blog.somax.com/are-cmms-and-work-order-software-the-same-thing) ## [CMMS Setup Series Part One: Getting Started](https://blog.somax.com/cmms-setup-series-part-one-equipment-setup) [![CMMS Setup Series Part One: Getting Started](https://blog.somax.com/hubfs/Maintguy-checking-eq.jpg)](https://blog.somax.com/cmms-setup-series-part-one-equipment-setup) Setting up a CMMS system can be an overwhelming task. To make setup easier, it is important that you have a plan in place and that your CMMS has tools … [Read Story **](https://blog.somax.com/cmms-setup-series-part-one-equipment-setup) ## [CMMS and the Internet of Things: Integrating for the Future](https://blog.somax.com/cmms-and-the-internet-of-things) [![CMMS and the Internet of Things: Integrating for the Future](https://blog.somax.com/hubfs/iot_manufacturing.jpg)](https://blog.somax.com/cmms-and-the-internet-of-things) A topic with a lot of buzz around it in maintenance currently is the Internet of Things. 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