ABB Ability Ellipse vs. Accruent Maintenance Connection

One of the best solutions in the market with an easy-to-use system. This is very useful when the ABB system is existing, new, or existing; All ABB systems can be integrated using this instead of going to a third-party vendor, which might have interface issues.

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Everyone has assets, everyone has people, and everyone has to do some work on those assets with those people. Maintenance Connection strives to provide an efficient solution to help get the work done while making it simple to record that you did. Aggregate that data and make decisions for the future based on real information.

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• Multiple control system connectivity.
• Data Account.
• Ability to perform critical tasks and send them to users.

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• Customer Service is Outstanding.
• Changes are made by MC through the entire network that makes suggestions.
• The software is simple to use so even the most seasoned mechanic can navigate it.

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• Improvement in GUI.
• Cost may be an area that ABB could consider.

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• No improvements at this time.

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If I find a product with better support and some additional operational asset functions I would be willing to make a move.

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Its very user friendly and works well in a manufacturing setting.

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They are timely, responsive, and resolve issues within a day. I only give them one less point because in their recent acquisition by Accruent they lost the MC Support portal they used to have, and in its place they are using Accruents version. Which is well, just not as good.

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If you do not have a scheduler for the PM and work order program hire one first. They can help with the migration and know how everything works in your facility.

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The best Proper for the ABB system is Microsoft as a control system.

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It much more user-friendly and does not have a lot of wasted information that you would never use. I did a lot of research on other CMMS programs and questioned other users and was allowed to use the test module for 3 months. That pretty much sealed the deal for everyone except for those afraid of change. Eventually, they all fall in line and accept the new CMMS system.

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• ABB works to increase production and speed in work in terms of information coherence and ease of access to data.

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• Our parts cost overall has had a great positive impact on our ROI. We are able to track parts in a more efficient manner that helps us to optimize inventory and reduce stock outs, in addition to helping us identify items that have no turn over.
• Equipment downtime with regards to Corrective vs Preventive type work orders has made a big impact to our ROI. With the use of the Preventive Maintenance Module in Maintenance Connection, we have made a good shift towards more planned machine maintenance and less corrective type failures.

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