Maintenance Consulting
That Delivers Practical Results
Why bring in an outside consultant for your maintenance challenges? It’s a valid question and one we hear often.
Why bring in an outside consultant for your maintenance challenges? It’s a valid question and one we hear often. In many cases, the answer comes down to perspective and speed. A qualified maintenance consultant brings deep experience across a range of industries, isn’t tied to internal dynamics or politics, and can apply proven strategies from a broader context to your specific issues.
Why Organizations Choose Maintenance Consulting:
Here are some key reasons that organizations opt for maintenance consulting:
- Independent Thinking: Consultants bring an unbiased, third-party view. They’re free to challenge assumptions and recommend changes, especially when in-house voices may go unheard.
- Cross-Industry Expertise: Having worked with teams in manufacturing, government, education, energy, and beyond, seasoned consultants can transfer best practices and innovations between sectors.
- Real Conversations and Real Solutions: A consultant who also trains is constantly engaged in conversations with thousands of maintenance professionals. That direct exposure leads to better advice.
- Focused Problem Solving: Internal teams often know what to do, but don’t have the time. Consultants can dedicate focused attention to a specific issue without distraction.
- Quicker Onboarding and Cleaner Exit: Consultants ramp up quickly, work with purpose, and exit without overhead. This helps in bringing your team up to speed along the way.
If your team is spread thin or stuck in a cycle of firefighting, a short-term engagement with the right consultant can clear the path forward, without long-term commitment.
Why Organizations Choose Maintenance Consulting:
Maintenance Operations Reviews:
- Full audits of current maintenance practices
- Evaluations of process flow, documentation, and communication
- Storeroom organization, inventory accuracy, procurement policies
- PM, reactive, and routine work order analysis
CMMS Support and Optimization:
- Help selecting, configuring, or replacing your CMMS
- Integration planning and training at all user levels
- Tuning existing systems to deliver real value
- Guidance on purchasing and setup strategy
Performance and Productivity:
- Work sampling and productivity studies
- Recommendations for streamlining daily workflows
- Wrench time improvement initiatives
- Training plans that match field realities
Preventive and Predictive Systems:
- PM program development and rollout (manual or digital)
- PdM strategy design, such as equipment, triggers, and workflow
- Inspection programs for facilities and equipment longevity
- Modernization budget planning support
Specialized Assistance:
- Practical sessions on PM, inspections, and reliability basics
- Maintenance fitness assessments and benchmarking
- Property management strategy evaluation
- Support for change management and team alignment