CAFM and CMMS: ending the chaos in maintenance management
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The distinction between CAFM and CMMS causes confusion, but understanding where they overlap and differ is key to building an effective digital FM stack. Together, they form the backbone of structured, data-driven maintenance operations.
FM Radar's 4 takeaways:
- CMMS focuses on maintenance execution: work orders, schedules, spare parts
- CAFM provides the broader context: space management, cost tracking, reporting
- Many modern platforms integrate both — but clarity on needs prevents overspending
- The combination eliminates siloed maintenance data and enables strategic decision making
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