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  • Generating Business Value Through an Optimised Asset Management Methodology

    Generating Business Value Through an Optimised Asset Management Methodology

    How does an entity get a clear view as to where they sit in terms of maturity to the ISO 55001 Asset Management Standard? There is an underlying vulnerability for entities not understanding two key elements associated with Asset Management: The first step in addressing these questions if your answer is “I don’t know”, is…

  • Productivity Growth in the Age of Digitalisation

    Productivity Growth in the Age of Digitalisation

    Our assets are established, operated and maintained by people and their productivity represents the single greatest barrier to realising maximum value out of this investment as well as the greatest opportunity to increase value derived from their utilisation. Productivity is enhanced by knowledge as well as the attitude of the people: their knowledge to deliver…

  • Realizing Commercial Value From ISO55001 Aligned Asset Management

    Realizing Commercial Value From ISO55001 Aligned Asset Management

    Article  By: Dr Robin (Bob) Platfoot This article was published in Uptime® Magazine  – August – September 2017 This article demonstrates the commercial value for an organization improving its entire enterprise asset management approach in line with the ISO55001 standard. An organization implementing ISO55001 must first come to terms with clear asset management objectives, a planning process that…

  • Are You Statutory Compliant?

    Are You Statutory Compliant?

    Assessment Across All Australian States and Territories  On Over 150 Facilities  Across 500 Buildings  On over 300 Unique Asset Types 10-35% STATUTORY COMPLIANCE GAPS FOUND One of the primary functions in Facilities Management is duty of care and the management of risk and liability. What if I told you that even the…

  • From Reactive Maintenance to Proactive Preventative Maintenance System

    From Reactive Maintenance to Proactive Preventative Maintenance System

    A maintenance system is presented in this paper that has been implemented in a number of companies. The system has four key elements. The first element is specifying all equipment to be maintained in a hierarchical system, covering issues such as criticality of equipment. The second element is development of an efficient but comprehensive maintenance…