omino Book a presentation Companies usually consider three types of solution. Each has its place and its context. But only one approach closes the whole improvement cycle - from maintenance through analytics to the action plan.
Before the detailed comparison, let's look at what each approach contributes most - and where it hits limits. The boundaries have blurred in recent years; vendors add adjacent features to their offerings, but at their core they stay specialized.
IBM Maximo · SAP PM · Infor EAM · MaintainX
Siemens Opcenter · Plex · Tulip · Power BI · Tableau
A specialized TPM platform for manufacturing excellence
fully supported · partial / with limits · not in core Six areas, three categories. We assess what the product's core handles - not what can be added with custom integration. For specific products (Maximo, SAP PM, MES) the scope varies by module and version; the comparison describes the typical state in each category.
| Feature | CMMS / EAM | MES + BI | iDomino Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 - Maintenance | |||
| Preventive maintenance plan | Calendar, BOM, intervalsCore of the product, intervals by time or counter. | Out of scopeMES may provide status data, the plan lives in another system. | Daily, weekly, yearly cyclesA walkthrough calendar independent of PM plans. |
| Fault reporting from the floor | Often via a paid mobile moduleSAP PM / Maximo via Fiori, Innovapptive and others. | No maintenance workflowMES captures machine status but doesn't manage repairs. | Mobile, photo, voice, kiosk modeAutomatic routing to the administrator and team. |
| Operator autonomous maintenance | The operator is not the primary userCMMS targets maintenance technicians, not the line operator. | No 7-step TPM processMES tracks performance, not autonomous tasks. | Checklists, photos, manuals at the machineChecks, filter changes, lubrication - all with history. |
| 02 - Action plan (PDCA) | |||
| Action plan with accountability and deadlines | A work-order isn't PDCAIt tracks task completion, not closing the root cause. | Typically in Excel or Jira / TrelloOutside MES, manually linked to data. | Action plan with action levels and escalationImmediate, corrective and preventive actions. |
| Root-cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa) | Not in the CMMS coreOccasionally in extended packages, mostly free text. | Only in a BI template or plug-inData yes, structured analysis missing. | Structured, linked to the taskRevisions of FMEA, work instructions and other documents. |
| Closing the PDCA cycle and audit trail | Work-order status, not learningDone means performed, not solved. | Out of scopeBI shows a recurring deviation but doesn't manage actions. | PDCA dashboard, cost and savings trackingCompletion, escalation, a complete audit trail. |
| 03 - Analytics and OEE | |||
| Real-time OEE | No production dataCMMS tracks assets, not line performance. | If the MES layer existsWithout MES data, BI doesn't compute OEE on its own. | Pre-built, MTBF and MTTR includedNo configuration needed, role-based dashboards. |
| Loss Pareto and downtime heatmaps | Just an incident logLoss root-cause analysis is missing. | Requires custom developmentAn analyst has to build the data model. | Out-of-the-box, drill-downFault reports, types, location, shift, scrap causes. |
| Reports for every role | Generic report builderOperator, foreman and management get the same report. | An analyst has to build itA strength and a weakness at once. | Operator, foreman, management ready-madeEach role has its own view without configuration. |
| 04 - Audits and quality (AMS) | |||
| Digital audits (5S, LPA, VDA 6.3) | No formsThe audit as a process is not part of CMMS. | Out of scopeAudits are done by specialized apps like Lumiform. | AMS module with photo documentationVDA rating scale, points, corrective actions. |
| Audit workflow: finding → action → effectiveness check | Audit and maintenance in different systemsActions are rewritten manually, no effectiveness check. | Three to four tools side by sideNo continuity between finding, action and verification. | Audit → finding → action → checkThe whole cycle in one platform with an audit trail. |
| AI summary and audit evaluation | Not available | Copilot in Power BI or a custom modelRequires your own data engineering. | Built-in AI summaryAudit evaluation and proposed actions in one click. |
| 05 - Implementation and user adoption | |||
| Time to the first measurable result | 3-12 monthsMaximo enterprise rollout typically longer, modern CMMS faster. | 3-9 months depending on the data layerDepends on machine connectivity and the IT layer. | 4-8 weeksPilot line within 4 weeks, plant rollout 6-8. |
| Mobile interface for the shop floor | Paid add-onFiori, Innovapptive, Sigga and other partners. | Dashboard view onlyA BI mobile app, not a workflow. | Full-featured, voice inputAndroid, iOS, push notifications, kiosk mode. |
| 06 - Platform growth and other costs | |||
| New features and tailored customization | Usually a paid dev projectConsultant, partner or in-house development. | Vendor-driven roadmapWaiting for the next release, or custom code. | We'll add it at no extra chargeManufacturing specifics within the subscription. |
| Sharing new features between clients | Customization stays with the client | Everyone builds their own | Every new feature available to allSharing know-how between clients. |
iDomino covers what manufacturing plants need. And if you still run into something specific to your operation, we'll add it based on a real requirement - without raising the price, without waiting for the next release.
You usually pay separately for each change. Or you wait years for it in the vendor's roadmap. A custom integration requires a consultant or in-house development, and each new version brings further costs.
Development is part of the price. You get new features at no extra charge and automatically once they're ready. If one is missing, we add it to the roadmap and share it with all clients.
How it works in practice →A short decision framework - no marketing spin. If your operation falls into several categories at once, a combination makes sense.
Short answers to what we discuss with companies before the first demo.
Yes. Many customers keep their CMMS for asset and spare-parts management and add TPM&M as a layer for operators, OEE and the action plan. We handle API integration and data import during onboarding, based on your existing system (SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM and others).
By default we migrate the machine tree, the preventive maintenance plan and the last 12 months of fault-report history. Action plans in Excel are imported via a template. Migration is part of onboarding and isn't charged separately.
A pilot line runs within 4 weeks of signing; a full rollout in one plant typically takes 6-8 weeks. We handle multi-plant organizations within 4 months. It depends on how many lines and roles you involve at once and the state of your input machine data.
We start with the Action Plan module on its own. We connect to your MES via OPC UA or a SQL view and source OEE from there. You can add TPM activities and audits later - modularly.
iDomino's mobile interface is designed for exactly this case - icons, photos, voice input, no long forms. For machines with a fixed station we offer a kiosk mode with large buttons and predefined actions. Operators usually have a 30-60 minute onboarding and actively use the system from day one.
A pilot on one line is a short-term contract - you end it with no long-term commitment. The decision on a full rollout comes only after evaluating the pilot and measurable results. We typically see an OEE increase of 3-8 percentage points within 6 weeks, but the result of course depends on the operation's starting state.
TPM&M runs in the cloud and as an on-premise instance on the customer's private server or in the customer's MS Azure. We support IP whitelisting, SSO and role-based access. The data center, encryption and audit logs meet common enterprise IT requirements.
iDomino a.s., "Comparison: CMMS, MES + BI and TPM&M", idomino.cz/en/comparison/ 60 minutes. We'll show you TPM&M on your data and compare it with what you use in production today.
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