The limited options for the tech accounts provide me with extra work editing their times.

This software is very user friendly and fairly easy to navigate. It is a great improvement from our previous work order and inventory system.

Mobile apps and the ability to track labor and costs. Not to mention spare parts and inventory.

The connector tools seems to be broken. I have had several issue with this.

With unlimited users I am able to expand to more than just my maintenance responsibilities. The ease of use and price make this the best CMMS on the market in my opinion.

This software is very easy to use in comparison to others on the market. I like the fact that their is a lot of possibilities to customize the data.

There are areas I do not use due to other software packages that are in our organization. Customer support has been very good.

Ability to put in meter readings is terribly painful. You cant add parts while in a workorder.

The ease of user integration for work order managment.

Which doesn't sound like much but every thing you click will have load times. The app is terrible and unusable.

I am very pleased with their current level of customer service.

Training was excellent and the instructor was able to answer all our questions quickly.

Overall Asset Essentials has been an incredible tool to show accountability for work orders on multiple levels from the techs, to requesters, to locations and even assets that are problematic.

Couple this program with InventoryEdge, a separate module, but well integrated functional step up into a more sophisticated asset maintenance program.

Asset Essentials has a very easy to use platform and mobile app. It allows my technicians to stay on the move across our 5 facilities.

Overall, the transition team was prepared and extremely helpful.

I am very pleased with the software and it's capabilities. It would be nice to maybe have some videos on how to customize the screens.

The better you understand your requirements the better the decision will be made.

The ease of use and the functionalities that assist in making my day to day activities more effective and efficient.

Simplicity on terms of ease of data entry and retrieval but powerful enough to produce complex usage information to aid in determining O&M needs.

The staff at CHAMPS are very talented and know exactly how to help you with any kind or issue you call with or for any customization you may want to make to the existing software.

If used properly, the system software will facilitate paperless initiative. Up to this point the system has proven to be a cost effective solution.

Reporting is not easily configurable and the application is Client / Server based so it's very limited in terms of mobility.

The web based system is not available for all modules. This forces us into the client/server model, which is a bit more difficult to upgrade.

As technical support, I benefit because this application is stable. This benefits me because it frees up time to work with other projects and maintenance missions at our facility.

The vendor is very supportive and customer focused. There are some areas of the CHAMPS ver. 11 that could be improved upon.

CHAMPS has been a great experience, it is hands down an excellent software program for any business.

Easy Process to roll out new modules. Active Directory Integration.

The problem in processing (returning, re-issuing and correctly tracking) serialized parts.

I like best the following. The suite is an integration of procurement, inventory and maintenance management system - three interwoven functions.

The software more than meets our needs and the support is excellent.

Its ability to provide real time cost tracking (labour and material) and to automate maintenance alert for critical equipment.

It is an excellent system supported by very talented and customer focused staff.

Champs is very user-friendly and as an administrator, I do not get many help-desk type calls for assistance.

I like all of the modules that are related to equipment repair work orders, parts inventory, tracking repair labor and material costs, etc.

I love that the software is so user friendly and easy to use. I like the enhancement made when you change the asset id on the work order header, it automatically updates the asset on the step.

Some features are not documented as well as they could be.

The support has been great, and has really improved since we moved to the new web version. They are willing to assist on any issues and really take our suggestions into consideration.

In my opinion, the user interface seems a bit dated and it's not very fluid/user-friendly. It can be confusing at times navigating throughout the software.

Easy for users to understand. The ability to have a tremendous support team a phone call away.

I like the ability to generate customized reports as needed by plant systems.

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Asset Essentials by Brightly Software (formerly Dude Solutions) is a next-generation work and asset management platform designed for smarter, more efficient maintenance and operations. Brightly, now a Siemens company, is the global leader in intelligent asset management solutions. Over 12,000 operations leaders utilize this system to manage more than 49 million assets and 386 million work orders. This user-friendly platform empowers organizations to cut maintenance costs, improve productivity and make smarter operations decisions. 

With Asset Essentials, users initiate, assign, and track the progress of existing maintenance work orders, as well as create advanced workflows with preventative maintenance (PM) scheduling to improve long-term asset health. 
Users set and monitor asset thresholds with predictive maintenance (PdM) utilizing IoT sensors to reduce asset downtime. 
The free mobile application allows technicians to capture parts transactions or quickly issue work orders during a failed task – even in poor connectivity areas – enabling them to accomplish more out in the field or off-site. The solution also allows users to easily track and manage inventory of frequently used parts, streamlining just-in-time maintenance to ensure they have what they need – when they need it. The solution is packed with analytical and reporting and capabilities, with 100+ predefined reports, dashboards, and KPIs, empowering users with real-time data and analysis at their fingers to make and justify critical operational and budget decisions.

Asset Essentials integrates with your software ecosystem through our open APIs – as well as other Brightly products – ensuring a continued 360-view of your operations. 

At Brightly, we’re proud that our clients call our support “legendary.” We partner with you to bring deep, industry-focused expertise, integrated technology and committed client service teams to help you accomplish more than you think is possible. Whether it is before, during or after implementation, our support team is always just a call, chat or email away. And, if you want to connect with peers or conduct your own due diligence, the Brightly Community is just a few clicks away for instant product help and peer connections. 

Asset Essentials is a highly configurable platform designed for manufacturing, education (public K-12, higher education, and private and independent schools), government (local, county and state level) and membership organizations (YMCAs and country clubs).

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Employee Management

Work Order Creation

Barcoding/RFID

Status Tracking

Service Request Management

Equipment Management

Interoperability

Contract/License Management

Project Management

Customer Database

Scheduled/Automated Reports

Job Management

Calendar Management

Scheduling

Audit Trail

Technician Management

Mobile Access

Fixed Asset Management

Inventory Tracking

Depreciation Management

Compliance Management

Geocoding

Internet Mapping

Routing

Historical Reporting

Vendor Management

Maintenance Management

Labeling

Preventive Maintenance

Service History

Map Sharing

Workflow Management

For Schools

Residential Properties

Asset Tracking

Inspection Management

Alerts/Notifications

Equipment Maintenance

Automated Scheduling

Color Codes/Icons

Work Order Management

Billing & Invoicing

Real Time Reporting

Asset Lifecycle Management

Facility Scheduling

Inventory Control

Reporting/Analytics

Commercial Properties

Room Scheduling

Prioritization

Equipment Tracking

Incident Management

Predictive Maintenance

Third-Party Integrations

Maintenance Scheduling

Document Management

Inventory Management

Census Data Integration

Communication Management

Location Tracking

Facility Asset Management

Spatial Analysis

Data Visualization

Map Creation

For Mechanical Equipment

Mac OS

Web browser (OS agnostic)

Windows 10

Contact Brightly Software for pricing information or a quote.

Email/Help Desk

FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Phone Support

Chat

2-10

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1000

1000+

Asset Essentials

In Person

Live Online

Webinars

Documentation

Videos

CMMS and enterprise asset management space, CHAMPS offers CMMS/EAM functionality to mid-size and enterprise-level organizations. Asset and maintenance management tools from CHAMPS can help these organizations optimize the lifecycle of their capital assets.


From acquisition to maintenance, repairs, replacement, and eventual disposal of these assets, CHAMPS offers a suite of customizable modules. The system has been designed to allow users to configure the applications in a way that best meets their needs at that time, while also offering the option to expand as their maintenance and asset management needs evolve. This flexibility extends into the systems workflow engine, navigation capabilities, and user interface, all of which can be tailored to each business with the built-in customization tools.


In addition to asset management, other modules include work order management, preventive maintenance, materials and inventory management, purchasing, and even more specialized applications related to equipment calibration, project tracking, condition reports, and more.






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