The road to digitization starts with collecting data from machines, and ideally ends with physical actions that are taken by the operators and technicians. The path in between the two is full of vague buzz-words with no real-world examples.
The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is an Air Force Test Center (AFTC) organization and an important national resource. The AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, environmental chambers, ballistic ranges, sled tracks, centrifuges, and other specialized units at multiple operating locations. Due to the age, uniqueness of the test systems, and the non-production mode of operation; sustaining these national assets is a challenge.
This multi-disciplinary team will share their expertise in implementing asset management through the alignment of management processes with cross-functional teams…a strategy that has been successful in removing silos, changing organizational culture, and improving decisions.
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Asset management has introduced a few key concepts which require a shift from focusing on initial investment to optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO). Shifting from a mindset of initial cost, scope and schedule to a focus on TCO requires a catalyst for change. Design for reliability (DfR) answers this call.
One of the most important decisions we can make is how we make decisions. Understanding risk is at the foundation of every decision we make in asset management.
At Sound Transit, we have embarked on a journey to develop our Safety and Asset Management Systems using quality management principles, leveraging the path laid by the agency's certified Environmental Sustainability Management System.
Implementing an integrated management system brings significant value to organizations, beyond what would have otherwise been achieved by implementing each system (asset management, safety management, quality management, etc.) independently.
Innovations in essential rig equipment such as blowout preventers, top drives and draw works have enabled quantum leaps in oilwell construction capabilities.
Ken O’Connor said, “Thank you for recognizing JLL’s innovation in successfully implementing a globally standardized Lifecycle Asset Management program, aligned with the Uptime® Elements Reliability Framework, and designed to maximize the value of assets, mitigate risk, and operate buildings at optimal efficiency"
“Winning the 2019 Uptime® Award serves as validation for Chugach’s continuous pursuit of excellence,” said Daniel Fenza, VP, Business Intelligence & Innovation, Chugach Government Solutions, LLC.
Asset Management has introduced a few key concepts which require a shift from focusing on initial investment to optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Two of the greatest threats to any organization are‚ ignorance‚ and apathy. While ignorance is a lack of awareness, apathy is a lack of care. This presentation provides an overview of the 5E strategy for tackling these threats by stimulating a new way of thinking.
This presentation will focus on the positives and lessons learned in attempting to run project management in parallel with change management. It also will detail the business objectives of the project and show which of these goals were met and those that were not successfully attained with possible reasoning as to why for each scenario.
A Cross-Functional Approach to Risk Identification, Evaluation: Is your organization executing well, with highly engaged staff focusing on the right things?
Asset Criticality is one of the most important and fundamental steps in asset management. Despite this being well accepted in asset management circles, the practice in organizations often leaves much room for improvement.
In 2013, Central San began developing a comprehensive Asset Management Program to better handle the treatment plant's aging infrastructure. This was a much-needed undertaking with much of the plant built before 1980, plant operations faced challenges of equipment obsolescence, low efficiency and poor reliability on a day-to-day basis.