Regardless of your industry, there are some universal practices that are worth your investment. Whether you are working in manufacturing, energy production, petrochemical, or logistics it is important to invest in an easy-to-use record keeping software. Here are things to consider that should encourage you to have a digitized record keeping system in place.
Why is it important?
Many times we assume that notes are taken, maintenance is done and processes are followed. But without a system to store and track that type of data, we are left in the dark. For many, keeping logs and records on paper has served as their default method but with more and more data being captured a digitized system is critical.
Searchability.
Locating, sorting and interpreting paper logs can be a near futile attempt when trying to determine a root cause of an event. An electronic system with proper tagging will provide a smoother investigative process and assist in building a safer and more efficient operation.
What is the return on investment?
With every investment the big question is the return. Managers and supervisors want to make the most of their budgets and feel confident that their money is well spent. Consider the cost of downtime for your operation. If a device or machine fails, what is the potential cost? Operations that have a well-structured preventative maintenance log with actionable measures in place can prevent long and unnecessary downtime. This, in turn, saves money and allows products and services to be available for consumption resulting in increased profits.
What about safety?
A price cannot be placed on your team member’s life. Too often accidents have occurred due to a lack of appropriate information being visible and available to the right person or group at the right time. The lack of communication and information produces unnecessary risk and can be avoided with a centralized system. Relevant, real-time data gives your team the information needed to keep the operation running smoother and safer.
Today, the lack of data is not the problem. Keeping the data organized and in a usable manner is the challenge. LogBook is a highly versatile and valuable tool to help keep your data safe, organized, and accessible for your team. Give it a try and watch your investment increase communication and reduce risk.