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Accruent Eases Manufacturing Ops with Centralized Asset Management

Accruent Eases Manufacturing Ops with Centralized Asset Management

Accruent, a leading provider of intelligent solutions for the built environment, has announced the full integration of its Maintenance Connection CMMS with the Meridian engineering document management system (EDMS) and vx Observe IoT platforms. This integration marks a significant step in Accruent's commitment to enhancing efficiency and collaboration among operations, maintenance, and engineering teams in the manufacturing industry while ensuring compliance.

Chief Product Technology Officer at Accruent, Richard Leurig, remarked,

We are excited to introduce this transformative integration that exemplifies our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and regulatory compliance.

[Source: GlobeNewswire]

He added that by integrating seamlessly the Maintenance Connection, Meridian, and vx Observe, they empower their customers with a comprehensive solution that boosts their operational efficiency and helps them navigate the complexities of regulatory standards. This empowers maintenance teams to efficiently manage asset documentation, access IoT data, and achieve compliance with industry standards, ultimately improving operational efficiency.

Traditionally, users of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) faced challenges when switching between CMMS platforms and engineering document management or IoT software. This often led to inefficiencies and difficulties in accessing critical documents on-site. By integrating Accruent's EDMS and IoT solutions with Maintenance Connection CMMS, a centralized platform is created. This enables maintenance teams to effortlessly access, visualize, update, and review all asset documentation from a single location, significantly reducing downtime and enhancing technician efficiency. The IoT integration also provides easy access to energy and remote monitoring for early detection and resolution of potential asset failures.

Accruent's integration solutions are designed to streamline operations in manufacturing industries, benefiting organizations worldwide. This integration aligns with Accruent's commitment to innovation, collaboration, and regulatory compliance.

These integrations are part of a broader initiative to help organizations achieve compliance under 21 CFR part 11. Accruent's dedication to providing cutting-edge technologies underscores its commitment to helping organizations succeed and address industry-specific challenges in the manufacturing sector.

About Accruent

Accruent is globally renowned as the foremost provider of software solutions that unify the built environment. Their comprehensive offerings encompass workplace management, asset management, and both physical and digital applications. Accruent is at the forefront of redefining how organizations harness data to revolutionize facility and asset management practices. It provides solutions to a customer base of over 5,000 organizations spanning industries in more than 150 countries.

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