IBM MAXIMO SG24-7645-00 ユーザーズマニュアル

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Draft Document for Review May 23, 2008 10:14 am
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Chapter 1.
Introduction
This chapter introduces the basic concepts of Asset Management and how 
Maximo Asset Management Essentials as a product can be used as an enabler 
for those processes. We also talk about the functional layout of Maximo Asset 
Management Essentials. 
1.1  Enterprise asset management overview
Enterprise asset management is the process of managing an organization’s 
assets throughout their life cycle - right from requisition to retirement. The word 
“Enterprise” relates to multiple organizations, departments, functions, and in 
some cases can even mean business units. “Assets” in this context can be 
defined as any equipment or facility which plays a key role in the core business of 
the enterprise. The concept of “Management” is basically applied to improve 
utilization and performance of an asset and thereby improve return on investment 
(ROI).
Asset life cycle typically contains the following phases
a. Requisition - At this stage some one or some function in an organization 
raises a request for an asset. At this stage the asset can be either 
procured from a vendor or it can be an inter department transfer.
b. Procurement - The complete purchasing process is the second stage in 
the asset life cycle. This process includes creation of purchase requisition, 
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