Asset management news, articles and resources

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.

Let's look at arguably the most important document in any asset management system - the plan that captures the actions to be taken on each asset.

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 Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM) launched version 3 of its “Asset Management Landscape” on June 5, 2024. This article outlines the scope of this document,...

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.

Even with access to extensive resources on the requirements of an effective asset management competence framework, businesses still seem to struggle to sustain capability.

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...

Let's discuss the vital role that asset management objectives play in the asset management planning process. Without clear asset management objectives, you risk taking your organisation in the wrong...

Let’s explore an approach that will generate a Strategic Asset Management Plan that is useful and usable, using the ISO 55001 and ISO 55002 standards.

In this article, we offer a detailed example of what a good asset management strategy may look like in the context of ISO 55000 and ISO 55001.

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

This case study by Sandy Dunn will present the approach that was taken and the key lessons learned that will assist any organisation in a similar situation.

The ISO 55001 standard is all about having robust aligned and integrated processes to manage your assets in a coordinated fashion.

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.

ISO 55001 places great emphasis on making sure that an organisation’s asset management system meets the needs and expectations of its stakeholders. Let's discuss why this is important.

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.

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.

One of the key tenets of ISO 55000, the global asset management standard, is that organisations perform better when functions of the entire team are aligned.