ZUD

Depending on a computer for daily tasks is highly-probable to occur in your everyday life. As such, administrators need to be well-aware of the runtime of computers in management in order to prevent any unwanted downtime. A thorough management in this regard is accomplished with the likes of ZUD, a computerized maintenance management system database.

Before you can enjoy anything ZUD has to offer, it’s highly recommended that you install Microsoft Access, since the default running of the program is done through the MS Access interface. Moreover, you need to use the same architecture (x86 or x64) as the Office installation, and not your computer CPU.

Although running inside a different program, ZUD does come with its own style. It might not be exactly eye-candy, but it’s well organized enough so you don’t spend a lot of time figuring things out. There’s a main menu which provides quick access to most work areas, such as reports, administration, areas, projects, equipment and property, inventory, and more.

It’s a good idea to first pay a visit to the administration panel to set up your business details. Here you have control of nearly every area of the program, including employee training classes, schedules, and records.

Management of data is usually done in tables. There are several categories to quickly get you started. Data is presented with relevant column headers, and in most cases you can modify details on the spot. Depending on tasks, you are also able to link areas, projects, and employees together.

Last but not least, thorough reports can be generated through the application. The dedicated section lets you generate either full or custom reports, with options to show preview, and even export or print through Access.

To sum it up, ZUD comes with a powerful set of tools to make computerized maintenance management a bit easier. It comes with a structured interface to provide quick access to management areas. Editing requires little effort, and reports can be generated with custom filters to export just what you need.