An SAP Analytics Case Study: DIFOT (Delivered in Full on Time)

[A case study with an APS Partner: Blueprint Intelligence] INDUSTRY: Logistics, Heavy Industry, Mining PROBLEM: DIFOT reporting processes were manual; inefficient and inaccurate. SYSTEMS: SAP PM, SAP SD, DB2 Mainframe, Rail management system and in-house service planning tool.  SOLUTION: Blueprint Intelligence Custom Dashboard, ETL, Datawarehouse RESULTS: Improved visibility into DIFOT – down to the customer […]

Achieving Planned Maintenance – Starting with the Basics

It’s fairly well documented by now that moving from Reactive to Planned (or Preventative) Maintenance practices can save an average of 30 – 50 percent on maintenance costs for those of you in asset-intensive industries. At APS, we suggest being a little more conservative and targeting a return of 20 percent. This means rather than […]

ISO 55000 Implementation for Asset Management: Getting the baseline right

In this article, we follow on from the last blog, ‘Your ISO55000 101’ where we introduced the basics, including the proven benefits IS55000 brings upon an asset management operation. Here, we detail how you can take the first steps to embedding ISO55000 principles within your business with an audit or review process, which will get […]

Your ISO 55000 “101”: an Intro for Asset Managers

This blog is the first in a series on ISO55000, designed to help you assess if, and how, this global standard may be applied in your organisation to improve asset management outcomes.

You’ll also get hints and tips to assist with a successful implementation.