Transforming Facility Management: A Deep Dive into Planon IWMS

The Future of Facility Management with Planon IWMS

As the landscape of facility management evolves, organizations face numerous challenges, particularly in retaining expertise amidst workforce transitions. The '2025 issue' looms large, highlighting a significant labor shortage in areas requiring skill and experience, making productivity enhancement critical. To navigate these complexities facing modern facility management, the integrated workplace management system, Planon IWMS, offers a robust and innovative solution.

Addressing Workforce Challenges

With seasoned facility managers retiring or transitioning to new roles, there’s a pressing need for knowledge transfer and retention. Companies grapple with heightened operational costs, delayed information sharing, and over-reliance on individual expertise. To combat this, many organizations are looking for advanced solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Introducing the Web Seminar

On June 26, 2025, FM System Inc., based in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, will host a free web seminar titled "Transforming Facility Management: Supporting Maintenance Operations with Planon IWMS." This seminar will delve into the features of Planon IWMS’s Asset Maintenance Management (AMM) system, utilized by over 3,250 companies globally. The seminar aims to attract facility management professionals interested in standardizing and improving the quality of their operations, as well as those considering digital transformation (DX) initiatives for their facilities.

What to Expect in the Webinar

The web seminar will cover:
1. An overview of Planon IWMS
2. Insights into the AMM features for maintenance and operational excellence
3. A Q&A session for participants to clarify their queries

Key Features of Planon IWMS

Centralized Data Management

Planon IWMS enables comprehensive data management by allowing efficient registration of building, room, and equipment information. This centralization eliminates the need for redundant data inputs, ensuring smoother operations. The unified user interface across all functional domains of Planon facilitates intuitive navigation, easing transitions between different operations.

Standardization of Maintenance Operations

With Planon, you can establish a master template that incorporates standard inspection cycles, repair periods, and unit costs for each piece of equipment. This not only standardizes maintenance tasks but also automates the generation of maintenance schedules and cost estimates, providing better financial visibility.

Enhancing Workflow and Mobile Connectivity

Planon supports seamless order management for inspections, cleaning activities, repairs, and handling emergencies. Built-in flexibility accommodates workflow design for varying task types and approval processes. Additionally, the mobile app allows field teams to check assigned orders, report work status, and manage tasks directly from the site, improving overall efficiency.

Integrating CAD/BIM for Facility Management

Planon IWMS enhances facility management by integrating CAD and BIM data, offering visual management of building information. By linking equipment locations with BIM data, it reduces the burden of locating assets for field workers, thus expediting operations. Collaboration with Business Intelligence (BI) tools, such as Microsoft Power BI, offers clear visualization of registered data.

Realizing Digital Transformation

Through these robust capabilities, Planon IWMS drives digital transformation (DX) and operational efficiency in facility management. Organizations can significantly reduce real estate operational costs and prolong the lifecycle of assets, addressing key functionalities like project management, operational services, and maintenance.

About FM System Inc.

Based in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, FM System Inc. specializes in developing programs related to facility management (FM). They assist clients in establishing databases for their properties, analyzing current situations, crafting maintenance plans, and developing asset management strategies. With years of experience and a partnership with Planon, FM System Inc. delivers effective solutions that integrate information and streamline facility management processes.

Join Us for the Seminar

Don’t miss your chance to learn more about the innovations happening in facility management with Planon IWMS. Register now for the free web seminar and discover how to transform your facility operations.

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