Discover the latest trends, best practices, and expert insights in maintenance management and CMMS solutions.
A quick guide to checking whether the software you use every day is actually safe. Two red flags, HTTP login pages and custom APK installs, that take two minutes to spot.
Chang
April 22, 2026
Why digital transformation fails when you skip understanding the current state, and a step-by-step approach to transform operations without overwhelming your team.
Chang
March 12, 2026
A practical walkthrough of CMMS implementation, from building your equipment list and classifying work orders to setting up preventive maintenance schedules.
Chang
March 06, 2026
Most people type vague prompts and get generic AI output. Learn how to give context, provide reference material, be specific about structure, and build a prompt library that makes AI sound like you, not a robot.
Chang
February 25, 2026
Learn how Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) can transform your factory productivity. A practical guide with calculations, benchmarks, and real world applications for Malaysian maintenance teams.
Chang
February 12, 2026
Ever wondered how a QR code turns into a URL, a text string, or something only a specific app can read? A practical breakdown for engineers and facility managers.
Chang
February 10, 2026
Predictive maintenance does not require AI or machine learning to get started. Learn the practical, data-driven steps any maintenance team can take today to predict equipment failures using breakdown history, criticality ranking, and risk assessment.
Chang
February 06, 2026
Learn what information to prepare when requesting custom modules in Cerev CMMS. From user stories to data sources, discover the essential requirements that help our team design the perfect solution for your needs.
Chang
February 04, 2026
Discover how to build a comprehensive equipment list for commercial buildings, starting from HVAC systems to fire safety equipment. A practical guide for facility managers looking to improve asset visibility.
Chang
February 02, 2026
Everyone wants beautiful dashboards and insightful reports, but the root cause of inconsistent results isn't the reporting tool—it's disconnected data. Learn why free-text entries, unlinked PM checklists, and orphaned work orders sabotage your analytics.
Chang
January 30, 2026
Learn how CMMS systems like Cerev integrate with IoT sensors through REST APIs, enabling automatic work order creation when equipment needs attention.
Jo
January 28, 2026
Learn why most companies struggle with outdated equipment lists, the pitfalls of multiple Excel files per equipment type, and how to structure a single-table equipment list with proper hierarchical data using parentId references.
Chang
January 26, 2026
Managing cleaning tasks and waste collection can become complicated without a structured workflow. The Cleaning Management and Space Management modules make it easier to organise schedules, track completed work, and maintain clear oversight of day-to-day operational activities.
Jo
November 27, 2025
We're excited to roll out the new Space Management module in Cerev CMMS, designed to help you manage and reserve spaces seamlessly within your facilities.
Jo
November 13, 2025
We're excited to introduce two highly requested updates that bring more clarity and efficiency to your maintenance workflows: section headers and dividers for better PM checklist organization, and unique QR codes for every inventory item.
Jo
October 24, 2025
We're excited to introduce powerful new features that give your team greater control over maintenance operations. You can now export PM as PDFs for easy sharing, assign priority levels to work requests to ensure urgent tasks get immediate attention, and define custom operational statuses for assets.
Jo
October 16, 2025
Discover how your maintenance team can achieve seamless communication and improved accountability with three new capabilities: user tagging in work orders, a fully customizable work permit module, and smart escalation with automated reminders.
Jo
October 9, 2025
This update brings three major improvements to Cerev CMMS: a new calendar-based Calibration Scheduler for better planning, enhanced PM checklist visibility with assigned assets and users, and built-in PM verification to ensure accountability with supervisor or client sign-off.
Chang
July 28, 2025
Track BEI, utilities, and costs—all in one place. Cerev CMMS now supports BEI calculation, utility targets, and bill tracking. Make smarter, greener decisions with data-driven insights.
Chang
July 13, 2025
We're thrilled to launch a major communication upgrade in Cerev CMMS: public users can now leave comments and follow up directly on their submitted work requests, keeping everything connected, clear, and in one place.
Chang
June 30, 2025
Our latest upgrade brings powerful digital form capabilities to Cerev CMMS. Replace paper-based processes with fully customizable forms and built-in approval workflows. Streamline compliance, accelerate sign-offs, and modernize your maintenance operations.
Chang
June 22, 2025
Cerev CMMS's latest update empowers you to manage inventory across multiple locations, automate stock deductions, and clearly track vendor sources, all with a redesigned, user-friendly interface built for efficiency.
Chang
June 17, 2025
Cerev CMMS just got a major upgrade! Discover our brand-new Equipment Downtime Tracking, Calibration Management, and Utilities Metering (gas, water, TNB) features. Take full control of your operations, minimize costly downtime, and stay compliant with ease.
Chang
May 12, 2025
Discover how we helped an FM client eliminate 5 days of KPI reporting each month by digitalizing their operations with Cerev CMMS, saving time and accelerating invoicing.
Chang
April 28, 2025
Still using WhatsApp to manage maintenance updates? It might be costing you more than you think. Missed updates, scattered images, and communication delays can lead to frustrated customers and lost sites.
Chang
April 21, 2025
Many teams are stuck in time-consuming workflows, juggling multiple spreadsheets, dealing with human errors, and falling weeks behind on reports. Valuable hours are lost to double entry and manual calculations.
Chang Sze Hong
April 13, 2025
Managing 7,000 machines and 30 technicians through Excel and WhatsApp nearly broke this company — until they made a bold move. In just two weeks, they centralized operations, eliminated downtime chaos, and uncovered insights that were once impossible to access.
Chang
April 7, 2025
In many factory environments, Excel is often the go-to tool for documenting essential data such as machine records, maintenance activities, and inventory levels. It's flexible, allowing users to customize tables and formats that best suit their immediate needs.
Chang
March 27, 2025
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