
Discover how to proactively monitor and manage assets – in real-time.
The current economic downturn, looming global recession, volatile energy and commodity prices and increasing budget cuts have put pressure on companies to establish strategies just to stay competitive in business. For asset intensive industries, this requires getting the maximum value out of what companies have already invested in assets. This benchmark report will highlight how, even in such a challenging environment, Best-in-Class companies are able to reduce cost, maximize Return on Assets (ROA), and achieve a competitive advantage through an asset reliability strategy resulting in improved profitability and shareholder value. Best-in-Class companies gain real-time visibility by being 83% more likely to adopt remote asset monitoring devices. Best-in-Class companies can proactively monitor and manage assets by being 3x as likely to implement Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). Best-in-Class companies achieve 89% OEE by being 67% more likely to implement Condition Based Maintenance. This report was written by Aberdeen Group.
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If you are looking for a new or replacing solution to track, manage and maintain your critical assets, you should read his report.
As companies search for ways to get the maximum value out of their existing operating assets, Enterprise Asset Management (CMMS/EAM) software packages are key. However, when it comes to researching, selecting and implementing the right tool, some of the same mistakes have been made for decades and some new ones have emerged. In this white paper, expert David Berger reviewed 10 core mistakes that companies should avoid – when selecting an EAM application to improve operational, financial and environmental performance of their property, plant, and equipment. Use this white paper as an actionable review of key considerations when determining the right EAM/CMMS solution for your company. This white paper was written by Western Management Consultants.
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Learn the key performance criteria to distinguish Best-in-Class companies.
Amongst distribution centers today, there is a growing schism between the haves and the have-nots. These companies are separated by a series of underlying enablers that serve as a springboard for more efficient operational processes. This report examines the correlation among five key process capabilities, the underlying technology that enables them and improved performance in the distribution center.
Published by: Aberdeen Group; Presented by: Infor
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Learn how to use IT governance to select, incrementally implement, or improve existing business-specific solutions and realize greater return on investment.
The ability to keep up with changing consumer tastes is a hallmark of successful Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies. Yet despite this continual innovation in their core businesses, most companies don’t have the same approach to IT governance. As a result, many manufacturers run enterprise applications and workflows that don’t really meet their needs.
Learn how you can take the first steps towards a continual IT innovation strategy in this free white paper! You’ll get the four key questions that you should ask to help you build an IT infrastructure that can grow and develop as your business does, based on your specific needs.
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