Cleaning management software has come a long way in the last 10 years, and most companies know now they can develop serious operational efficiencies using the right software. For some time, cleaning and facilities services companies have made do with software that is more designed for asset maintenance than for cleaning and facilities services. But why does that matter ? Compare cleaning management software with asset management software.
Cleaning management software key features:
- Organise work and report by site
- Allow for repeating jobs (periodicals)
- Manage one-off jobs, as well as extra work outside the standard service contract
- Allow for clients to log-on and run read-only reports
- Operate as a help desk, making it easy to lodge jobs
For most Contract Cleaning companies, it is also really important to have a system that can operate on sites with no computer or internet access. This often means having schedules or reports that can be printed and left at the site. This can also be supported with web-based mobility – so managers can access the system on their iPad or smart phone. If you have all these foundation features, you can also look at specific usability and features to round out the application – and test to see if it will meet your business requirements.
Asset Management Software key features:
Asset management systems often fail in a Contract Cleaning or service management environment, because:
- They report on an asset level, not across an entire site
- Periodical, repeating work often has to be entered each time it occurs
- All work is treated as a single “type”, and therefore doesn’t meet the operational methods of the service provider
- There are limited ways to have clients log-on with read-only access
In addition, most asset management systems are complex to set-up and maintain, and oyu cannot print schedule or easily access them in sites without computer access. The additional complexity of asset management systems also comes at a big price premium, with companies often spending 100,000+ per annum on fully featured systems – a price that makes it very difficult to obtain any return on your investment.
Make sure that you choose a system that is designed for your industry, and meets the requirements of your business. We invite you to explore the features of Kevah Works, which has been designed from the ground up to manage work and OHS for facilities services – and try Kevah Works free for 30 days, and see if that meets your needs!
