ASM FAQ
Common questions about Asset Maintenance™ and protecting organisational capability.
Every organisation maintains assets differently, but the principles of good maintenance remain remarkably consistent. The following questions address common topics raised when implementing Asset Maintenance™.
What Is Asset Maintenance™?
Asset Maintenance™ provides the framework for planning, inspecting, servicing, repairing and recording maintenance activities throughout an asset’s operational life.
Its objective is to maximise reliability, reduce operational risk and protect long-term organisational capability.
How Does Asset Maintenance™ Differ From Asset Operations™?
Asset Operations™ focuses on using assets effectively during daily activities.
Asset Maintenance™ focuses on protecting those assets through inspections, servicing, repairs and continuous care.
What Is Preventive Maintenance?
Preventive maintenance consists of planned servicing and routine maintenance activities designed to reduce the likelihood of equipment failure before problems occur.
Examples include inspections, lubrication, cleaning, adjustments and scheduled servicing.
What Is Corrective Maintenance?
Corrective maintenance restores an asset after a fault or failure has been identified.
It includes diagnosis, repair, replacement, testing and returning the asset safely to operational service.
Why Are Maintenance Records Important?
Maintenance records preserve the history of inspections, servicing and repairs throughout an asset’s life.
They support future planning, budgeting, reliability analysis, compliance and organisational learning.
How Often Should Assets Be Inspected?
Inspection frequency depends upon the asset, its operating environment, manufacturer recommendations, legal requirements and organisational risk.
Critical assets generally require more frequent inspection than lower-risk assets.
Can Asset Maintenance™ Be Used By Small Organisations?
Yes.
The framework scales from individual businesses and farms through to trusts, councils, schools, commercial enterprises and large infrastructure organisations.
How Does ASM Connect To The MACH BASE Asset Suite?
Asset Maintenance™ builds upon Asset Register™ and Asset Operations™ while providing valuable information to Asset Cycle™, Asset Finance™, Asset Intelligence™ and Asset Legacy™.
Maintenance information becomes an important part of every asset’s long-term story.
The Key Idea
Maintenance is an investment rather than an expense.
Every inspection completed, every service performed and every repair recorded contributes to stronger organisational capability, safer operations and better stewardship for future generations.
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