By: Laxmikant R. Dawane, Enterprise Asset Management Practice Lead, iNXT, LTIMindtree

Have you recently upgraded to IBM’s Maximo Application Suite (MAS)? If so, you might have experienced it as a straightforward technical upgrade or a “lift and shift” from your existing on-premise setup to a hyperscaler or IBM Cloud. However, there’s much more to MAS than just the containerized infrastructure. Here’s the story of Linda reaping the benefits of asset management software and taking asset lifecycle management to a whole new level.

Imagine a bustling manufacturing facility where the ceaseless noise of machinery does not distract Linda. Like most plant maintenance managers, she is more interested in and concerned with improving plant reliability, reducing maintenance costs, and improving overall equipment efficiency. She is not worried about containerization of her Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) application.

Exploring the Depths of MAS: A Gateway to Innovation

As Linda and her team deep-dived into the new system, she was struck by the realization that MAS was not merely an impressive technological framework; it was a comprehensive asset lifecycle management solution destined to transform their operations. Built upon the powerful Red Hat OpenShift platform, MAS boasted a suite of tools for asset lifecycle management. Eagerly, Linda began to explore the AI-driven capabilities of the MAS Suite. Soon, she realized that it would enable her to anticipate the maintenance needs of her factory assets. This enabled her to enhance asset performance and drastically reduce her team’s downtime. With the right AI ML models based on historical maintenance data, now she gets an early warning of imminent failures and, with the necessary corrective actions, avoids equipment downtime.

Soon she navigated through the advanced Asset Performance Management (APM) modules, including Health, Predict, Monitor, and Visual Inspection. These new modules within MAS are designed to improve plant reliability and efficiency by providing real-time insights and analytics. With the help of built-in AI engines, predictions and analogy detection are much more accurate and dependable for making informed decisions like optimizing maintenance schedules. Armed with real-time data analytics at her fingertips, Linda witnessed extraordinary enhancements in operational efficiency as well as plant reliability. Her team transformed from reactive responders into proactive problem-solvers, and Linda felt a sense of relief as the cloud of operational instability gradually thinned away.

Key pointers to consider:

• AI Enabled Features
• Advanced APM Modules
• Integrated Industry-specific Solutions
• Scalability and Flexibility

Embracing Change: A Transformative Journey

The journey Linda embarked on was not a mere implementation of technology. It turned out to be a journey of embracing change and enabling growth. Linda’s team, using MAS’s user-friendly interface, engaged in cultivating a culture of collaboration. Every individual was now equipped with the tools necessary to succeed. This seamless interaction empowered them to significantly improve their ability to address maintenance tasks with greater confidence and efficiency.

Challenges in such endeavors are inevitable, but MAS’ flexibility and scalability provided Linda with the ability to customize and tailor the system to meet their specific needs, whether their assets were managed directly by IBM or handled internally. This adaptability concerning personalization became the bedrock of their success. This allowed the team to gain the capability to thrive amidst ever-evolving operational demands.

Key pointers to consider:

• User Friendly and Intuitive Interface
• Customizability and Inter-operability
• Enhanced Predictive Maintenance
• Unified and Centralized Asset Management Solution

Prioritizing Security and Compliance

As Linda led the charge through innovation, her commitment to security remained paramount. MAS is meticulously designed to safeguard sensitive information and uphold regulatory compliance. So, she remained empowered to share invaluable insights with stakeholders, who were reassured that their data was well-protected. This steadfast approach to security bolstered her team’s morale and enhanced their confidence in their transformation journey. This feature makes MAS safe to use for any sensitive asset-intensive organization like defense or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Key pointers to consider:

• Enhanced Security and Compliance
• Superior Asset Performance Management
• Security and Compliance

Reaping the Benefits of the Maximo Application Suite Upgrade

Since the upgrade to MAS, Linda’s facility has thrived, reaping a whole bunch of business benefits. The sophisticated predictive maintenance tools and capabilities, augmented by new-age AI and IoT technology, facilitated the shift in her approach from a reactive mindset to a proactive asset management strategy. This resulted in a significant reduction in unplanned downtimes. The longevity of critical equipment extended remarkably, benefitting from the intelligent AI-generated insights.

Linda’s technicians emerged more productive, seamlessly scheduling and completing maintenance tasks with newfound effectiveness. She has fully harnessed access to real-time data and analytics for asset management, utilizing the full power of APM modules to derive actionable insights. Using advanced analytics and AI-driven insights, MAS can extend the average lifespan of your assets by up to 17%. Further, the suite’s AI-infused monitoring and maintenance capabilities can boost technician productivity by 26%. This has transformed plant operations completely. It has also united her team in their collective mission towards efficiency and growth using the IBM Maximo suit comprising preventive maintenance software.

Key pointers to consider:

• Sophisticated Predictive Maintenance Capabilities
• Real-time Insights and Smart Analytics
• Increased Efficiency

Conclusion: A Bright New Era in Asset Management

LTIMindtree’s EAM consultants are working with clients (like Linda) to help them understand the numerous advantages of MAS, especially because of the new modules designed and developed for asset-intensive industries.

Reflecting on her inspiring journey, Linda wholeheartedly acknowledges that upgrading to IBM’s Maximo Application Suite was much more than a mere technological upgrade. It was an empowering milestone that enabled her to harness advanced features and solutions tailored to her industry. Immersing herself in the depths of MAS’s capabilities, Linda has unlocked a new era, both for herself and her team, characterized by efficiency, reliability, and outstanding performance for the entire organization.

With Asset Management software as her companion, she’s ready to tackle her industry’s challenges and thrilled to lead her team into a brighter, more promising future full of opportunities.