Hippo CMMS vs. IBM Maximo Application Suite

I find that Hippo [CMMS] is really well suited for any scenario. Most CMMS are geared toward manufacturing or industrial use, Hippo [CMMS] works as well for a school or church as it would for a factory. The ease of use for the requestor makes it an ideal platform for any institution.

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I would recommend Maximo to organizations with the patience and budget for long-term returns. It is not an easy platform to learn at first, but if you invest the time, it pays you back tenfold. It is not for people looking for a simple solution; this is a tool built for serious asset management.

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• Tracks machine maintenance costs.
• Keeps preventative maintenance work orders on track.
• Keeps history of all past work orders for review in case a problem you've already dealt with comes up again.

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• Extensive asset tracking and management. IBM Maximo is extremely capable of handling all sorts of assets so you can track every detail and part of the lifecycle of an asset inside an organization.
• Highly customizable. If the broad array of possibilities inside IBM Maximo still isn't suited for your specific application, it is possible to customize it to a very high degree so it can fit the needs of your organization.
• Preventive maintenance and services. With IBM Maximo, it is possible to schedule all sorts of preventive maintenance for your equipment, maximizing the uptime of your systems and machinery and minimizing unforeseen events.

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• Mobile App - They are improving as i type this
• Simplified Mobile app for requester only. Not everyone needs the full CMMS
• Notifications of comments on completed work orders - In case I don't see a comment

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• IBM Control Desk support is not the best, and if it is present, its assistance is minimal.
• The importance of documentation is something that IBM Control Desk has also slightly ignored, and it facilitates learning.
• Conservative in integrating with some other extensions or software.

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IBM MAS is the leader in the EAM space. They continue to evolve with the newest technology to stay on the forefront of cutting edge asset management. Their continued international growth and market share demonstrate the effectiveness of the product, its ease of use, and the return on investment of new functionalities.

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The IBM Maximo Application Suite is well known for inventory management solutions. This solution is in use by many corporations but mostly I have seen its use in Ports, defense and aerospace industries. Some of the benefits are 1. asset tracking is amazing 2. Maintenance cost is less 3. Reduced inspection costs 4. Less downtime 5. It allows customization 6 Simplify data management 7. Highly adaptable

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Depends on DB tuning, Query builds etc

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Customer support for Hippo CMMS has always been extremely friendly and helpful. They are quick to respond to even the simplest need.

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I have regularly contacted IBM Support to report issues and raise requests for issues we face during project implementations. The response from them has overall been good and to the point, and they get back to us within a day or 2 and guide us through the process of fixing it or providing an interim fix of the product

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As expected, good content and instructions

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Implementation of IBM MAS as a service provider has been easy. The functionality in the OEM space has been the best of its class with all related modules and application subject to maintenance

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We used PMC before switching to Hippo [CMMS]. Hippo [CMMS] is much more user friendly and cost effective, and the paperless option was not even available through PMC at the time. The simplicity of entering PM's and work requests in Hippo [CMMS] is far superior to the previous system, and the customer support is much better.

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SAP Plant Manager. We’re working a lot in critical infrastructure, so in Europe it’s not allowed by law to put asset data in the cloud, especially when it’s connected to geolocation. SAP is moving to the cloud, and IT is a cloud-only solution. So that’s the advantage of Maximo, and that’s why we’re sticking with it.

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Cognos on its own is a great BI tool, but integration with Maximo is complex and could be better

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• Overall Hippo has had a positive impact. The annual cost is low, and the equipment has better OEE due to better maintenance due to better tracking.
• It is easy to justify labor based on planned work and completed work. It is easy to assess the workload.
• Maintaining equipment increases production. This is a good tool for keeping equipment in good working order.

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• A Significant improvement in Tracking and Managing Assets with a History of PM Work Orders, Asset transfers, and maintenance costs linked to procurement and inventory usage
• Record accurate labor work hours with proper people management while not missing any schedules and appointments
• With the Cost Management and Budgeting application, it has allowed budget controllers to make timely and proper decisions in preparing budgets, booking costs, track commitments and over commitments, and make deliverable forecasts

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