Four Reasons to Bring in a Partner to Help Set Up Your Facilities Management System

If your organization has decided to invest in a facilities management system, you may be tempted to do the implementation on your own. Working with a partner, however, can often save time and deliver better results. Here are four reasons why it's a good idea to bring a partner in to help set up your facilities management system:

1. No "one size fits all" approach exists for implementing an FM system. Every organization has unique needs. As a result, there's no single formula that can be used to guarantee an effective implementation. Working with a partner (ahem, like IMAGINiT Technologies, ahem) can be helpful. A good partner will evaluate your situation and apply lessons learned from different clients. This ensures each implementation is optimzed for the individual organization's needs.
2. Hit the ground running from day one. System configuration and integration with other IT programs are two keys to a successful FM system implementation. Both of these activities can be challenging if you aren't familiar with the facilities management system's intricacies and requirements. Working with an experienced partner can eliminate unnecessary time spent struggling with configuration and integration. As a result, your FM team can hit the ground running with your new system from the very beginning.
   
   
3. A structured approach to data collection is essential. When implementing an FM system, the first step is to collect data. This includes field verifications, asset inventories, and more. A seasoned partner can help you gather the necessary information in a structured way. This is an efficient way to get your system up and running quickly and effectively.
   
   
4. Experienced partners understand best practices that can be integrated into the implementation. A facilites management system that is implemented with best practices can generate positive return on investment by reducing asset lifecycle costs. Implementation experts understand what is necessary to give your entire organization timely access to facility, property, and asset information.

If you'd like to learn more about the ways a partner can help you get your FM system off on the right foot, contact us. We'd be happy to share our experiences with other organizations and discuss how we could assist you.