CMMS Implementation: Simple, Not Easy with Trent McJunkin

CMMSradio welcomes Trent McJunkin to CMMSradio for a thoughtful conversation on what makes CMMS implementations successful. They reflect on past and upcoming events while digging into real-world insights for getting maintenance systems right. McJunkin emphasizes that while CMMS implementation is conceptually simple, execution is complex—demanding alignment between technicians and stakeholders. Key points include avoiding common pitfalls, building strong business cases, training with purpose, and not letting the tool drive the process. The episode wraps with plans to continue the conversation during their June panel discussion.

Topics Covered:

• Building stakeholder-focused business cases
• Common implementation pitfalls
• Documentation of workflows and requirements
• Training strategies and technician engagement
• Smart data migration and cleanup
• Role of CMMS vendors and real-world experience
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Asset hierarchy optimization
• Use of AI in CMMS
• Feedback loops and follow-through