Articles tagged with 'Asset Management Competence and Improvement'

Let's take a detailed look at what a good Strategic Asset Management Plan document may look like for your organisation.

Let's discuss the types of things that an asset management policy should contain, how long it should be, and how to develop one for your organisation.

Your asset register is the foundation on which your asset management information systems are built. Here are 5 tips to make sure yours is rock solid.

While it is tempting to focus on processes and systems as being at the core of good asset management, the right behaviours and attitudes are also key.

The AMAF details mandatory asset management requirements and guidance for government organisations, and how to support service delivery objectives.

In February 2016, the Department of Treasury and Finance introduced the AMAF, which is aligned to ISO 55001 and catered towards the Victorian public sector.

Finance is an integral part of Asset Management. Value can be financial or non-financial, and achieving the balance between these requires coordination across an organisation.

To become a certified ISO 55001 auditor you need to meet the competences outlined in ISO 17021-5:2013 - Part 5: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of asset management...

How do we empower our workforce to be more innovative? In this article we discuss the steps towards a competent and forward-thinking workforce.

Using a value driver tree to estimate Economic Value Added can help reliability and maintenance managers build a business case for improvement initiatives.

It was great to attend the Asset Management Council’s annual AMPEAK conference in Canberra once again. Here are the key themes and trends from the event.

It can be necessary to change the management culture, in order to improve maintenance processes and save money and increase reliability in the long run.

Let's explore how we might go about selling the vision for asset management, and engage with senior leadership so that they can provide ongoing support.

The 5 Whys technique offers a simple, effective way to uncover the root of an issue. It is best used in troubleshooting and quality-improvement initiatives.

Your computerised maintenance management system may be the right fit for your organisation, but it can only be as good as your end users and their training.

Let's discuss the challenges that we have observed our clients struggle with as they have implemented their APM solutions, and how to avoid falling for these same traps.

What is an APM system, where does it fit in the Asset Management information system landscape, and what you should hope to achieve through implementation?

AMPEAK, the annual conference of the AM Council, is Australia’s peak conference for asset management. We have put together a list of the key takeaways from this year.

Can you make sense of your asset related data? Can you use this data to optimise your business? Integrating data from the EAM system is not always smooth sailing.

In this 5 minute video, we answer four commonly asked questions regarding ISO 55000 - the international standard for asset management.

Let's understand the synergies that exist between ISO 9000 and ISO 55001, and how they might reduce costs and increase the benefits of asset management systems.

Let's discuss how to get your asset management system certified. This will be critical information if your organisation is aiming to align with ISO 55001.