### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # CMMS Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on CMMS Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## CMMS Software Articles [![What Is Predictive Maintenance? Benefits and Technologies](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI425_Learn_Article-%5BPredictive_maintenance%5D_V1b.png "What Is Predictive Maintenance? Benefits and Technologies")](https://www.g2.com/articles/predictive-maintenance-for-manufacturers) [ ### What Is Predictive Maintenance? Benefits and Technologies ](https://www.g2.com/articles/predictive-maintenance-for-manufacturers) Any alarming sound from your machinery may also be alarming for your bank account. [ ![Harshita Tewari](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Harshita Tewari") HT ](https://learn.g2.com/author/harshita-tewari) by Harshita Tewari [![What Is a CMMS? Benefits, Features, and How to Choose One](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI164_Learn_Article_Images-%5BCMMS%5D_V1b.png "What Is a CMMS? Benefits, Features, and How to Choose One")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cmms) [ ### What Is a CMMS? Benefits, Features, and How to Choose One ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cmms) If you ever stop to think about two crucial business components, they’re asset maintenance and management.  [ ![Adithya Siva](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adithya Siva") AS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/adithya-siva) by Adithya Siva [![How the Cloud Changed Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/industry.jpg "How the Cloud Changed Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-cloud-changed-computerized-maintenance-management-systems-cmms) [ ### How the Cloud Changed Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-cloud-changed-computerized-maintenance-management-systems-cmms) While computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) have been around since the 1960s and went through multiple stages of transformation, cloud computing is probably the most crucial development in this software market. This is because the cloud impacts how CMMS is delivered and maintained and on the flexibility, ease of use, and adoption of the software. This post will describe these changes and provide relevant insights from 1564 reviewers of G2’s CMMS category. [ ![Gabriel Gheorghiu](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gabriel Gheorghiu") GG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/gabriel-gheorghiu) by Gabriel Gheorghiu ## CMMS Software Glossary Terms [![Maintenance Planning](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM-GI038-Maintenance-planning_V1a.png "Maintenance Planning")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/maintenance-planning-definition) [Maintenance Planning](https://www.g2.com/glossary/maintenance-planning-definition) Maintenance planning is the process used to identify and resolve maintenance problems. Learn more about maintenance planning, the best practices to follow, and how businesses can develop an effective maintenance plan. by Ninisha Pradhan [![Materials Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI053_Materials_management_V1b.png "Materials Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/materials-management-definition) [Materials Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/materials-management-definition) Materials management plays a valuable role in a company’s supply chain management process. Learn more about materials management, how it can benefit production flow, and how to implement it in an inventory structure. by Alexandra Vazquez [![Work Order Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Work%20order%20management.png "Work Order Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/work-order-management-definition) [Work Order Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/work-order-management-definition) Work order management is the process of creating, implementing, and tracking work in industries such as manufacturing, retail, utilities, or construction. by Gabriel Gheorghiu ## CMMS Software Discussions 0 Question on: Redzone [Is Redzone a QMS, CMMS, or LMS?](/discussions/is-redzone-a-qms-cmms-or-lms) [Redzone](https://www.g2.com/products/qad-redzone/reviews) is a Connected Workforce Solution and it includes the features of QMS, CMMS, and LMS. Redzone's simple integrated platform is used by manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams. Manufacturers that buy Redzone choose which capabilities they would like to use in Redzone. Manufacturers can choose to use Redzone as their OEE platform, QMS, CMMS, and LMS or all of the above. Redzone's QMS module enables paperless quality and helps teams be audit ready for ISO, SQF, and BRC audits. Redzone's CMMS module creates and tracks work orders, preventive maintenance, and parts inventory and it's built on a foundation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Redzone's LMS module simplifies knowledge capture, provides skills and training tracking, and provides a learning library of industry-standard training. What’s great about Redzone is its flexibility, manufacturers can use it for quality, maintenance, or training depending on their needs. Having QMS, CMMS, and LMS features in one platform helps teams reduce silos and work more efficiently. Answered: Brittany Guntang on October 22, 2025 Thanks for your comment, Brittany! We're hearing this more and more: factories are looking for a solution that centralizes and digitizes work for the whole factory to eliminate those silos and make teams more efficient. As a bonus, Redzone customers can leverage content from all modules through Champion AI to support frontline teams! Answered: Katie Bellott on November 11, 2025 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/is-redzone-a-qms-cmms-or-lms/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Redzone [What is a Connected Workforce Solution?](/discussions/what-is-a-connected-workforce-solution) Connected Workforce Solutions (CWS) are platforms that create connected workers and enable manufacturing teams to connect in a way that drives continuous improvement and a Lean transformation. A Connected Workforce Solution like Redzone helps manufacturers improve processes because it creates informed and connected workers. A CWS provides a platform for communication and collaboration among teams and team members, provides dashboards that allows teams to see performance in real time, and centralizes task management. Comment deleted by user. Answered: Brittany Guntang on October 22, 2025 A connected workforce solution like Redzone goes beyond dashboards, it empowers frontline teams to communicate, collaborate, and make real-time decisions. This connection between people and performance data drives faster Lean improvements. Answered: Brittany Guntang on October 22, 2025 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-a-connected-workforce-solution/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Redzone [Is Redzone an MES (Manufacturing Execution System)?](/discussions/is-redzone-an-mes-manufacturing-execution-system) Redzone is a Connected Workforce Solution (CWS) that includes the features of an MES including real-time OEE. Redzone eliminates manufacturers' need for an MES. Manufacturers use Redzone in the same way an MES is used. Through integration and automation, Redzone provides insight into equipment performance, monitors process parameters, and provides real-time OEE dashboards and monitoring. Manufacturers that already have an MES easily integrate their data with Redzone. A Redzone factory is a smart factory and Redzone enables a total digital transformation in operations. Many manufacturers compare Redzone to a traditional MES because of its real-time OEE tracking and equipment monitoring. The difference is that Redzone connects the _people_ behind the machines too, it’s a workforce-first approach to digital transformation Answered: Brittany Guntang on October 28, 2025 [Your answer](/discussions/is-redzone-an-mes-manufacturing-execution-system/comments/new?remote=true) - ‹ Prev‹ Prev - 1 - [2](/categories/cmms/resources?discussions_page=2) - [3](/categories/cmms/resources?discussions_page=3) - [4](/categories/cmms/resources?discussions_page=4) - [5](/categories/cmms/resources?discussions_page=5) - … - [23](/categories/cmms/resources?discussions_page=23) - [24](/categories/cmms/resources?discussions_page=24) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/cmms/resources?discussions_page=2) ## CMMS Software Reports Mid-Market Grid® Report for CMMS Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for CMMS Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for CMMS Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for CMMS Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for CMMS Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for CMMS Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for CMMS Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for CMMS Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for CMMS Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for CMMS Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report