What is Asset in MaintainNow CMMS? 

       In a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) application, an "Asset" represents any physical item or equipment that is part of an organization's operations and requires maintenance or tracking. 

Assets can range from machinery and vehicles to furniture and IT equipment. 

Asset management is a critical component that involves tracking, maintaining, and optimizing the performance of assets within an organization.

Getting Started

 Asset List

• Asset List: On the Assets List screen, you will see a list of all assets. You can search for a specific asset by name using the search bar at the top.

Asset Detail

• Asset Details: This page displays information about the asset, including work orders created for that asset.

Adding a New Asset

1. To add a new asset, click on the "Add Asset" button on the Assets screen.
2. Fill in the required fields, such as the asset's name, address, and phone number. You can also add a description for the asset.
3. Optionally, you can assign users, teams, and suppliers to the asset. Use the respective multiselect dropdowns to select the desired entities.
4. Once all the information is filled in, click the "Check" button on the top right to create the new asset.

Editing an Asset

1. To edit an existing asset, go to the Asset Details screen of the asset you wish to edit.
2. Click on the "Edit" button. This will allow you to modify the asset's information.
3. Make the necessary changes and click the "Save" button to update the asset details.

Deleting an Asset

To delete a asset, go to the Asset Details screen of the asset you wish to delete.

Click on the "Delete" button. You will be asked to confirm your action.

Confirm the deletion to remove the asset from the system.

Assigning Entities to a Assets

Assigning Users

1. On the Add/Edit Asset screen, scroll down to the "Assign Users to this Asset" section.
2. Use the User Multiselect dropdown to select the users you wish to assign to the asset.
3. The selected users will be displayed below the dropdown. You can remove a user by clicking the "X" next to their name.

Assigning Teams

1. On the Add/Edit Asset screen, scroll down to the "Assign Teams to this Asset" section.
2. Use the Team Multiselect dropdown to select the teams you wish to assign to the asset.
3. The selected teams will be displayed below the dropdown. You can remove a team by clicking the "X" next to their name.

Assigning Suppliers

1. On the Add/Edit Asset screen, scroll down to the "Assign Vendors/Suppliers" section.
2. Use the Supplier Multiselect dropdown to select the suppliers you wish to assign to the asset.
3. The selected suppliers will be displayed below the dropdown. You can remove a supplier by clicking the "X" next to their name.

Tips and Tricks

• Use the search function on the Assets screen to quickly find a specific asset.
• Ensure all mandatory fields are filled out when adding or editing a asset to avoid any errors.
• Regularly review and update the assigned users, teams, and suppliers to keep the asset information up to date.