Champs Software, Inc.
Champs Software, Serving the Utility Industry for 25 Years CHAMPS develops, implements, and supports intranet and Web-based CMMS and EAM solutions that increase productivity and reduce operating costs.
Champs Software, Inc. (CHAMPS) develops, markets, and implements intranet and Web-based CMMS and enterprise asset management solutions. These solutions are designed to manage work, reduce equipment downtime, optimize parts inventory, reduce maintenance expenses, and improve purchasing efficiencies. Implementation of CHAMPS solutions results in measurable productivity gains and reduced operating costs. CHAMPS users have demonstrated that even small reductions in maintenance costs lead directly to bottom-line profits. While this is a major factor in justifying implementation of CHAMPS solutions, there are other benefits that plant operations and maintenance groups derive from CHAMPS. • Lifecycle Management: CHAMPS applications provide ideal tools for the lifecycle management of a power plant’s systems and components. Lifecycle management focuses on maintenance, which encompasses a wide range of plant activities geared to preventing failures of important safety equipment, as well as repairing or replacing worn equipment. • Repair/Replace Decisions: By analyzing the information gathered in the CHAMPS applications pertaining to repair and maintenance activities, plant operators and maintenance engineers can determine to refurbish or replace the equipment before it fails. When the operation of an important component degrades or fails, the application enables the engineers to perform detailed root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions. • License Extension: Lifecycle management allows utilities to manage aging effects on the majority of nuclear power plant components throughout a plant's operating life. Nuclear power plants are licensed for an initial 40-year term. Licensees can apply to renew an operating license for an additional 20 years. Implementation of CHAMPS applications enable nuclear power plants to demonstrate how critical equipment and components have been maintained and managed. These plants are likely to meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC) requirements for license renewal without major refurbishment, resulting in enormous savings to the utility companies. • Regulatory Compliance: CHAMPS applications facilitate dissemination of information to various industry groups such as the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and the NRC. The Electric Power Research Institute and a variety of owners' groups also study maintenance issues and provide recommendations to nuclear plant operators. • Facilitate NRC Inspections: The NRC collects, analyzes, and distributes pertinent information regarding the maintenance of plant safety equipment. CHAMPS applications are vital tools in providing repair and maintenance histories for NRC inspections, as well as for constant monitoring by resident NRC inspectors. There are many benefits of implementing CHAMPS solutions in the utility industry: Eliminate Nonproductive Activities • Waiting for parts • Looking for directions • Searching for instructions • Waiting for permits to work Enhance Work Management • Implement work order control system • Improve in-house labor utilization • Optimize outage planning • Comply with regulatory requirements • Reduce dependency on contractors • Increase preventive maintenance • Reduce emergency work • Track labor and material cost • Manage capital projects Improve Maintenance Analysis • Retain maintenance histories • Repair-or-replace decisions • Failure analysis to eliminate weak spots • Condition monitoring Improve Productivity • Increase uptime • Accelerate repair/replacement schedules Enhance Inventory Management • Reduce spare parts inventory • Consolidate warehouse space • Avoid stock-outs Improve Purchasing Efficiencies • Reduce suppliers based on performance • Improve procurement processes
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www.champsinc.com CONTACT INFORMATION Chandra Patel President and Chief Executive Officer Ext. 224 Mike Melfi Director, Business Development Ext. 226 Bryan Gay Director, Sales Ext. 225 Frank Cowart Director, Technology Ext. 227 Nigel Pilsbury Director, Product Ext. 231 Champs Software, Inc. 1255 N. Vantage Pt. Dr. Crystal River, FL 34429 Phone 352.795.2362 Fax 352.795.9100 BUSINESS CONTACT
Mike Melfi Director, Business Development Phone 352.795.2362 Ext. 226
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