{"id":256442,"date":"2025-01-27T18:23:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T18:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zenithsoftware.ca\/?p=256442"},"modified":"2026-09-03T03:31:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T03:31:52","slug":"preventive-maintenance-pm-and-predictive-maintenance-pdm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zenithsoftware.ca\/fr\/preventive-maintenance-pm-and-predictive-maintenance-pdm\/","title":{"rendered":"Zenith – Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Most equipment needs periodic maintenance to ensure uninterrupted efficient operations. You can use the PM module to create PM records and generate WOs. PM records contain task descriptions, material, and labor information. A PM record specifies work to be performed regularly based on calendar time or run time such as hours or miles. The PM interacts with Equipment, Work Orders, Labor, and Inventory modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Procedures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Entering PM procedures could be very time-consuming. You can predefine PM procedures (PM task details, labor, parts, and tools requirements). You can then use this procedure for any equipment you desire. This saves a tremendous amount of data entry time, particularly if a number of equipment use the same procedure. These procedures are not limited to PM tasks. They can be safety procedures or any other set of instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Priorit\u00e9<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Priority is assigned to this PM function. This priority should be automatically transferred to the WO generated for this PM function. That becomes the job priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The system stores information on how often PM is scheduled, either by calendar time (weekly, monthly, and so on) or by run time\u00a0 (miles, hours, and so on). Based on the frequency, the system schedules PM jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nZenith Preventive Maintenance Dialog – Frequency Tab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Seasonal PM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
CMMS should accommodate seasonal PM frequency adjustments. For example, you do not have to do any maintenance on a lawn mower in winter and a snow blower in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Material (Parts) <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Enter the parts required to perform this PM job including the quantity of each part. This list should be automatically transferred to the work order when one is generated for this task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assignment (Labor)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Enter craft categories (trade) assigned to this PM job (e.g., mechanic and electrician) and their corresponding estimated hours to complete this job. This list should be automatically transferred to the work order for this PM function. When the work order is generated, individual employees within that craft category will be assigned to the job. Zenith has the capability to assign employees to PM tasks as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outside contractor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes PM jobs are contracted to outside vendors. CMMS should have the ability to keep track of all details including their schedules. You want to maintain a complete history of PM jobs done regardless of who performed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generate Work Orders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
CMMS should allow you to generate PM WOs for a specified time period, say next week. Once you choose this function, it generates WOs for all PM jobs that are due during the specified time period. Most companies generate PM WOs on a weekly or monthly basis. The frequency of PM WO generation depends on each individual application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Route PM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Route-based PM is a list of activities such as lubrication and inspection to be done by maintenance craftspeople and equipment operators on a number of different equipment. Most CMMS lack the capability to handle the routes in an efficient manner. If each inspection or lubrication job is given a WO number, you may end up with a very large number of WOs. From the standpoint of equipment history, it is a desirable option, as long as the CMMS provides an efficient method to close all those WOs. The other option is to create one WO for the whole route. The WO will print a complete list. However, when you close the WO, history may not be maintained on each piece of equipment. You have to evaluate your application and choose the appropriate option. In Zenith you can create a PM for a group of equipment and generate one work order either for all of them or each of them separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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