Fabrico CMMS vs. SAP PM – Why Clients Choose Us

To provide a clear picture, here's a side-by-side look at how Fabrico CMMS and SAP PM stack up in key feature areas:
 

Imagine this: One platform that handles everything – from creating work orders to getting a heads-up about potential equipment failures. That's Fabrico CMMS.

SAP PM? Well, it mostly focuses on ERP-level reporting. Useful, sure, but not always what you need when you're trying to fix a machine. While SAP PM is robust, it often needs to integrate with multiple other SAP services to cover the full spectrum of a maintenance team's needs.

Fabrico, on the other hand, covers 100% of the needs of a maintenance team with regard to machines, all in one place. We give you the kind of deep insights that let you make smart, data-backed decisions about predictive maintenance.

Think of it as having a much clearer picture of what's coming down the line, so you can act before problems happen.

The real kicker? Fabrico lets your maintenance teams react in real time. Instead of just looking at what happened yesterday, they can see what's happening right now and take action. That’s a real game-changer for efficiency.

Let's be honest, nobody wants to wrestle with a complicated system when they're trying to get work done. Fabrico’s mobile-first application is specifically designed for deskless workers, making everyday work with the solution easy and fluent.

We've put a lot of effort into making our UI modern, intuitive, and easy-to-navigate. The result? Technicians actually like using it, which means they adopt it faster – a crucial factor for success.

The best part is, minimal training is required. Unlike SAP PM, which can take a while to learn, Fabrico is designed to be picked up quickly. And we're not just saying that! Confirmed by clients and industry leaders, we've seen a 96% adoption rate by technicians in a factory within the first month. Pretty impressive, right?

We know that nobody wants to wait months to get a new system up and running. While SAP PM often requires months to configure, Fabrico can be configured and have you operational in days or weeks.

We ensure quick integration with your existing workflows and make easy data migration from older systems a priority. No need to start from scratch!

Plus, you won't need expensive custom development. Fabrico is designed to be highly configurable right out of the box, so you can tailor it to your specific needs without breaking the bank.

We play well with others! Fabrico easily integrates with IoT sensors, PLCs, production systems outside of the SAP infrastructure, and other software to enhance predictive maintenance capabilities. It's all about getting you the data you need, no matter where it lives.

We've also included an OEE module available directly in the system, so your maintenance teams can track overall equipment effectiveness in real time and spot potential issues before they become major problems.

Goodbye, expensive on-premise IT infrastructure! Fabrico is fully cloud-based, ensuring real-time access from any device—web, tablet, or mobile. This eliminates the need for on-premise servers and complex IT infrastructure.

This not only saves you money on hardware and maintenance, but it also means your team can stay connected and informed, no matter where they are. Less stress for your IT department, more flexibility for your team. It’s a win-win.

Let's talk about the bottom line: Fabrico offers a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to SAP PM, including dedicated support.

We believe in transparency, so you won't find any hidden fees or surprise charges. Our pricing is straightforward and easy to understand. Furthermore, Fabrico offers flexibility without hidden fees for customizations or excessive consulting – most of the features are subject to user-friendly settings.

And we provide efficient support and maintenance without a lot of unnecessary overhead.

With our powerful dashboards, you get real-time performance tracking right at your fingertips.

We let you customize your KPIs to fit the specific needs of your maintenance managers, instead of forcing you to use those rigid, pre-defined SAP reports.

You get instant data visualization, which helps you make faster, more informed decisions. Spot trends, identify problems, and take action quickly.

Fabrico revolutionizes team management and speeds up work order response. Our simple, real-time interface is designed for technicians to use directly on the floor, providing instant updates to the whole team and management, complete with push notifications.

Drag-and-drop scheduling is a game-changer, making it so much easier to manage your team. Our automated workflows streamline the entire process. We also offer extended work orders, allowing you to include detailed checklists, QR codes for quick asset identification and updates, photos, files, hyperlinks to manuals, and even relevant IoT data directly within the work order.

Real-time notifications and barcode scanning keep everyone in the loop, and with easy image uploads, you can document maintenance activities quickly and accurately. This ensures work orders are completed faster and with less hassle.

If you're managing multiple plants or locations, Fabrico is designed to make your life easier.

We help you standardize maintenance procedures across all your sites, which improves compliance and reduces the risk of errors.

Accumulating group-level master data for the purposes of predictive maintenance gives you powerful insights into your overall maintenance operations.

And we even make it easier to check the availability of spare parts between your group companies/subsidiaries, saving you time and money.

We take data security seriously. That's why our security measures encompass a multi-layered approach to ensure the utmost protection of your client’s data and smooth, uninterrupted operations.

Our stable data operations ensuring stable uptime of the system, with 99.99% uptime recorded for 2024, speaks for itself. You can rely on Fabrico to be there when you need it.

• Can Fabrico CMMS integrate with SAP PM?
  ✅ Absolutely! Fabrico CMMS is an official SAP Edge Partner, deeply integrated into the SAP ecosystem, and works seamlessly as an add-on or extension. 98% of our clients use Fabrico with their core SAP system.

• How long does it take to implement Fabrico CMMS?
  ✅ Unlike SAP PM, which can take months to set up, Fabrico can be fully operational in a matter of days or weeks, depending on the complexity of your setup.

• Can Fabrico handle predictive maintenance?
  ✅ Fabrico leverages IoT sensors, AI-driven analytics, and real-time data to support robust predictive maintenance strategies.

• What industries benefit the most from Fabrico CMMS?
  ✅ Industries like manufacturing, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and energy have all found Fabrico CMMS to be a game-changer for improving maintenance efficiency and ensuring compliance.

• Is Fabrico CMMS cloud-based or on-premise?
  ✅ Fabrico is fully cloud-based, giving you real-time access from any device and eliminating the costs and headaches associated with on-premise IT maintenance.

SAP PM is still a solid choice for ERP-level maintenance management, but for teams on the ground, it can sometimes feel like it's missing a few key pieces. Fabrico CMMS steps in to fill those gaps, providing complete maintenance coverage, IoT-driven insights, faster setup, and mobile-first workflows that make a real difference in day-to-day operations.

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