AI & AUTOMATION
Combining software , systems , and services enterprise asset management ( EAM ) helps to maintain , control , and optimise the quality of operational assets throughout their life cycles . Speaking with Skip Snyder , Senior Partner , IBM Global Business Services , he breaks down the benefits of an EAM solution into three categories : optimising quality and utilising assets , productive uptime , and cost reductions .
Optimising Quality and Utilising Assets Put simply , “ well-maintained equipment supports reliable , high-quality output ,” says Snyder . “ However , preventive maintenance can be very expensive , and organisations are constantly trying to reduce unnecessary inspections if they can .”
One way to optimise quality and utilise assets is by monitoring asset health through sensors and watching for trends that indicate a potential degradation which can be acted upon to prevent a breakdown . Other ways include using cameras and microphones to monitor equipment health - in some cases , the roots deliver sensors , cameras , and microphones to the equipment and gather data . This method improves the productivity of the technician , freeing them for more high-value tasks while continuing to gather data . manufacturingglobal . com 81