{"id":15621,"date":"2024-02-02T15:48:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T22:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagedev.local\/?page_id=14959"},"modified":"2025-03-10T09:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:55:11","slug":"maintenance-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What's Inside?<\/h2><\/header>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” content_placement=”middle” kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” el_class=”limble-stateofpage-jumplinks” el_id=”methodology”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”limble-stateofpage-jumplinks__first” css=”.vc_custom_1707833773593{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 28px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 28px !important;}” css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1707833773595{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 28px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 28px !important;}”][vc_column_text]01. Methodology<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Why<\/a>
\nThe How<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”limble-stateofpage-jumplinks__center” css=”.vc_custom_1707833631198{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 28px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 28px !important;}” css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1707833631201{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 28px !important;}”][vc_column_text]02. Results<\/a><\/strong>
\nStrategies<\/a>
\nIndustry Specific Challenges<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”limble-stateofpage-jumplinks__last” css=”.vc_custom_1707833730061{padding-top: 28px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 28px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}” css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1707833730061{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 28px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 28px !important;}”][vc_column_text]03. Takeaways<\/a><\/strong>
\nPredictions<\/a>
\nConclusion<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” el_class=”limble-stateofpage__right-bg”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15622″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”middle” kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1707405491724{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;background-color: #152232 !important;}” el_class=”limble-stateofpage-mainsection”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-2″][vc_column_text]01[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-10″][vc_column_text el_class=”limble-stateofpage-mainsection__center”]Methodology[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-1\/5″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” gap=”35″ content_placement=”middle” kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1707746460691{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;background-color: #f1f6f8 !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: repeat !important;}” css_tablet_landscape=”.vc_custom_1707746460692{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}” css_tablet_portrait=”.vc_custom_1707746460692{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}” css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1707746460692{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Everyone is talking about the next big thing:<\/strong> AI, emerging technologies, environmental sustainability, and more. But our recent survey of maintenance professionals shows the top challenges keeping operators and technicians up at night are far from new. They include:<\/p>\n
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  1. Reducing downtime<\/li>\n
  2. managing and retaining a team<\/li>\n
  3. and dealing with aging equipment and infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”limble-stateofpage–strongorange”]We\u2019ll share our survey results and explain how these challenges differ by industry, what strategies organizations are using to address them, and what it all means<\/strong> for the future of the maintenance field.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15623″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1707404180920{padding-top: 120px !important;}” css_tablet_landscape=”.vc_custom_1707404180921{padding-top: 80px !important;}” css_tablet_portrait=”.vc_custom_1707404180921{padding-top: 80px !important;}” css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1707404180921{padding-top: 80px !important;}” el_id=”the-why”][vc_column]

    Why we conducted the survey<\/h2>
    01.1<\/div><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”limble-stateofpage–stronggreen”]The evolution of manufacturing maintenance has gained speed in recent years with the advent of ever-newer technologies. As predictions about\u2026 well\u2026 predictive technologies abound and AI emerges as the shiny new object, we here at Limble want to make sure we stay grounded in the here and now.<\/p>\n

    Change can happen quickly, but adopting and adapting to those changes can take time. We wanted to understand \u2013 outside of the hype around the next big thing \u2013 where maintenance teams find themselves amongst all the change. What challenges are truly impacting maintenance professionals? Where did they place their focus throughout 2023?<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” el_class=”limble-stateofpage__right-bg–why-section”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15624″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” el_class=”limble-stateofpage__left-bg–why-section”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15625″ img_size=”full” el_class=”.limble-stateofpage__left-bg–why-section”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column]Skip to Takeaways<\/span><\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1707174820936{padding-top: 120px !important;}” css_tablet_landscape=”.vc_custom_1707174820936{padding-top: 80px !important;}” css_tablet_portrait=”.vc_custom_1707174820936{padding-top: 80px !important;}” css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1707174820937{padding-top: 80px !important;}” el_id=”the-how”][vc_column]

    How we conducted the survey<\/h2>
    01.2<\/div><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”limble-stateofpage–stronggreen”]As a software technology company that serves the maintenance industry, Limble is uniquely positioned with an extensive database of industry professionals and on-the-ground leaders. Limble surveyed 252 manufacturing and facility maintenance professionals to learn their top challenges.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column width=”1\/12″][vc_single_image image=”15494″ img_size=”full” el_class=”limble-stateofpage__centerimg limble-competitors-hide-on-mobile”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”11\/12″]

    Q. What are the top 3 challenges your company is facing?<\/h4><\/header>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1707256242379{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1707405458833{margin-top: 20px !important;}” el_id=”results”][vc_column][vc_column_text]For each challenge selected, respondents were then asked to indicate the top three strategies they were pursuing to address those challenges. Responses were anonymous and aggregated for analysis to identify trends and themes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”middle” kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1707405449866{margin-top: 120px !important;padding-top: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;background-color: #152232 !important;}” el_class=”limble-stateofpage-mainsection” css_tablet_landscape=”.vc_custom_1707405449866{margin-top: 80px !important;}” css_tablet_portrait=”.vc_custom_1707405449867{margin-top: 80px !important;}” css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1707405449867{margin-top: 80px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-2″][vc_column_text]02[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-10″][vc_column_text el_class=”limble-stateofpage-mainsection__center”]Results[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-1\/5″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1707925647288{margin-top: 120px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 33px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 33px !important;background-color: #f1f6f8 !important;}” css_tablet_landscape=”.vc_custom_1707925647288{margin-top: 80px !important;}” css_tablet_portrait=”.vc_custom_1707925647288{margin-top: 80px !important;}” css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1707925647288{margin-top: 80px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”limble-stateofpage–stronggreen”]More than half<\/strong> of respondents chose downtime, aging infrastructure, or workforce issues as one of their top three challenges. While many trends and new technologies are emerging, day-to-day concerns remain focused on uptime and productivity, maintaining or accommodating an aging infrastructure, and finding skilled workers to keep operations running.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”15673″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1708102338769{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}” el_class=”limble-competitors-hide-on-mobile”][vc_single_image image=”15674″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1708102388957{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}” el_class=”limble-competitors-hide-on-desktop”][vc_empty_space height=”5px” el_id=”reducing-downtime”]

    From excessive downtime to workforce shortages, CMMS platforms help address common maintenance challenges.<\/h3><\/header>Free CMMS Buyer's Guide<\/span><\/span><\/a>[vc_single_image image=”15630″ img_size=”full” el_class=”limble-stateofpage__results-left-bg-icon”][vc_single_image image=”15631″ img_size=”full” el_class=”limble-stateofpage__results-right-bg-icon”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”top” kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1708538202824{margin-top: 120px !important;padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 24px !important;background-color: #ebf7ef !important;}” el_class=”limble-stateofpage-mainsection limble-stateofpage-mainsection–greenwithsubtitle” css_tablet_landscape=”.vc_custom_1708538202824{margin-top: 80px !important;}” css_tablet_portrait=”.vc_custom_1708538202824{margin-top: 80px !important;}” css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1708538202824{margin-top: 80px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/12″][vc_column_text]02.1[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”9\/12″]

    Strategies<\/h3>

    What steps are respondents taking to address these maintenance challenges?<\/p><\/header>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1707261326942{background-color: #f1f6f8 !important;}”][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1707261614900{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f1f6f8 !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″]

    Reducing Downtime<\/h4><\/header>[vc_column_text el_class=”limble-stateofpage–stronggreen”]Machine downtime tied workforce shortages as the top challenge<\/strong> for maintenance professionals. And it makes sense. By keeping downtime under control, companies experience lower production costs, higher profits, and a more competitive position in the market. It also enhances overall equipment effectiveness, extending the lifespan of machinery and reducing the need for frequent repairs.<\/p>\n

    Minimizing downtime also allows for better responsiveness to consumer demands, fostering customer satisfaction and a positive brand reputation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ css_mobile=”.vc_custom_1708104053773{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-right: 120px !important;padding-left: 90px !important;}” css=”.vc_custom_1708104053773{background-image: url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-269.png?id=15678) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” el_class=”limble-stateofpage__round-graphic”][vc_column_text el_class=”limble-stateofpage–stronggreen”]<\/p>\n

    51.2%<\/h3>\n

    Of respondents say this is one of their top three<\/strong> challenges<\/p>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs active_section=”1″ el_class=”limble-stateofpage__tabs”][vc_tta_section title=”All Responses” tab_id=”downtime-all-responses”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1707924583672{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Prevention is far and away the focus of organizations hoping to reduce downtime. Respondents are supporting that initiative with numerous strategies, technologies, and analyses at relatively even rates.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px” el_id=”workforce-shortages”][vc_single_image image=”15633″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1708035774053{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}” el_class=”limble-competitors-hide-on-desktop”][vc_single_image image=”15632″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1708035798188{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}” el_class=”limble-competitors-hide-on-mobile”][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Manufacturing” tab_id=”downtime-manufacturing” el_class=”limble-stateofpage-progress-bars”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1708093534999{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]The impact of downtime on manufacturing companies is direct. Every second of downtime means a loss of revenue and market position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    How MFG teams are addressing downtime<\/h3>\n

    Manufacturing companies are not only getting proactive, but they are also using more predictive technologies to do so. Many manufacturing organizations also strategically leverage machine operators to make quick or routine repairs to get equipment up and running faster.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Preventive Maintenance<\/p>\n

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