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The Brightly blog offers trends, tips and good news to make your future bright - from "how to" articles to get the most out of our software from product experts, to in-depth analysis of today's top news in asset management by the industry's top thought leaders, looking behind-the-scenes at the Brightly brand and culture, and deep dives with leaders from across the organization.
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You Get What You Pay For: Evaluating CMMS Beyond Cost
In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations rely on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to streamline maintenance process’, help maintainers maximize asset performance, and ensure regulatory compliance. With over 400 CMMS solutions available – and more flooding the market every year...
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The Deming Cycle (PDCA) Explained: A Comprehensive Guide to Continuous Improvement
The Deming Cycle, also known as the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, is a foundational framework for...
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13 Essential KPIs and Benchmarks for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
In the competitive landscape of food and beverage manufacturing, establishing effective Key...
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P and ID: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams: Purpose, Components, and Benefits in Process Design
P&ID -- or Piping and Instrumentation Diagram -- is a detailed graphical representation used...
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How to Level Up Work Order Management in Manufacturing
Effective and efficient work order management is key to the success of any manufacturing...
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Spotlight on Success: A Look Back at Some of the Recent Highlights from Our Client Success Stories
In case you’ve missed them, here’s a recap of some of the most noteworthy achievements our clients...
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Strategic Asset Management in Manufacturing: How to Manage Your Assets So They Don't Manage You
In manufacturing, finding ways to consistently improve or maximize overall productivity and quality...
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The American Infrastructure and Capital Planning Study: Education: Consumers unwilling to fund aging school infrastructure
New survey data from Brightly Software highlights Americans’ perceptions of public K-12 school...
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Leveraging LCRR Data to Improve Capital Planning
Having clean water is something many communities take for granted. But water professionals work...
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Get to Know Brightly's New CEO, Don Kurelich
Last month, former Chief Operating Officer, Don Kurelich, was named Brightly’s new CEO following the...
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The 5s Methodology for Lean Manufacturing
In lean manufacturing, 5s is a low-investment, high-impact manufacturing tool designed to massively...
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5 Reasons to Use Asset Management to Drive Your Community's Capital Plans
Capital planning is challenging, complex and financially critical. While operating budgets cover the...
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The Future-Proof Campus: Taking a Data-Driven Approach to Facilities Investments
In the dynamic landscape of educational institutions, the condition of their facilities is paramount...