Call for EOI (Review Team) – Framework for Asset Management 2nd Ed Document Review

The AM Council is seeking expressions of interest from its membership for suitably qualified persons to join an enthusiastic team to review the Framework for Asset Management 2nd Ed. AMBoK Document. Here is a chance to contribute to the alignment of the AM Council’s generic asset management models with the No. 1 Asset Management Framework Document resource in the world, in light of recent updates in the AM Landscape – resources developed by industry for industry.

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Interested in being a Mentor?

The AMCouncil is currently preparing to introduce a new mentor-mentee matching system. This initiative aims to connect mentors with mentees, facilitating valuable professional relationships within the asset management community. We are actively seeking experienced and passionate individuals to enrich our mentor pool. Whether you’re a newcomer to the AMCouncil or have been involved in past mentoring efforts, we invite you to submit your details here.

Join Our Working Group: Approaches for the holistic assessment of climate event impacts’

Introduction

In a world increasingly shaped by the unpredictable forces of climate change, the need for sustainable and resilient asset management has never been more critical. The Sustainability and Resilience in Asset Management (SRiAM) Special Interest Group is at the forefront of this challenge, and we are excited to announce an opportunity for Asset Management Council members to contribute to this vital field. We are calling for expressions of interest to join a new Working Group focused on “Approaches for the Holistic Assessment of Climate Event Impacts.” This initiative is not just a call to action; it’s an invitation to be part of a groundbreaking journey.

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Call for Nominations to Board of Directors 2024

In accordance with Section 31 of its Constitution, an election is to be held for the Board of Directors of the Asset Management Council, for the term April 2024 – April 2027.  One member of the current Board of Directors is to retire at the AMCouncil 2024 Annual General Meeting and is eligible to stand for re-election for the ensuing three-year term.

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INCOSE Systems Engineering and Asset Management Webinar

An invitation has been extended to AMCouncil members to join an international workshop:-

  • Systems Engineering and Asset Management – workshop on extending the application of systems engineering.
  • How does systems engineering support good asset management?
  • Share your thoughts and learn from others as we are exploring the value and the actions required to repeat the potential benefits.
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Maintenance Journal

Back Issues of the Asset Management and Maintenance Journal

The back issues of the AMMJ listed below may be downloaded at no cost to MESA members.

FEBRUARY 2009 AMMJ download address
www.maintenancejournal.com/AMMJFeb09RBmesa.htm
CONTENTS
Volume 22;  No 1  –  FEBRUARY  2009 Issue Articles   
Maintenance Scheduling
Developing A Maintenance Strategy and Setting Performance Targets
Maintenance Strategies and ISO 17359
What Is Equipment Reliability And How Do You Get It? Part 2
PAS 55:2008 – The Standard For Integrated, Life Cycle Optimised Asset Management
Mobile Fleet Budget and Availability Forecasting Using RCM and Reliability Block Diagrams
Risk Based Maintenance Management In The Cement Industry
Core Principles of Reliability Centered Maintenance
Production Data Analysis For Asset Management Decisions
2009 Maintenance and Reliability Web Links

OCTOBER 2008 AMMJ
download address
www.maintenancejournal.com/eammjOct08LBmesa.htm
CONTENTS
Volume 21;  No 4  –  OCTOBER  2008 Issue Articles   
Best Practice Maintenance Planning    
Why Do We Need A Computerised Maintenance Management System
Total Productive Maintenance – The Pinch and Point Solution for Lean Manufacturing    
2008 Listing Of Special Maintenance Applications Software
Work Priority – The Relative Ranking of Importance    
What Is Equipment Reliability And How Do You Get It?        
A World Class Approach To Asset Management – Part 2 & 3
Inventory Control Strategy Study For Airlines

JULY 2008 AMMJ
download address:
www.maintenancejournal.com/eammjJuly08BBmesa.htm
CONTENTS:  
Volume 21;  No 3  –  JULY  2008 Issue Articles   
Standard Operating Procedures for MRO Storerooms  Lean and Reliable Practices
Performance Benchmarking Update Expectations and Reality
How Management Can Help Workers Increase Projects Wrench-time
A World Class Approach to Asset Management Part 1
2008 Listing of Condition Monitoring Suppliers
Management: Unsung Heroes. Can Maintenance Change The World?
The Elusive Weekly Maintenance Schedule
The Evolution of Maintenance
Downtime More Important Than Uptime

APRIL 2008 AMMJ
issue download address:
www.maintenancejournal.com/eammjapril08mesa.htm     
CONTENTS:
Volume 21;  No 2  –  APRIL  2008 Issue Articles  
The Holy Grail of Maintenance Planning: Integration With Operations
Are You Getting Enough From Your Condition Monitoring Program
A Journey To Predictive Maintenance
Reliability Engineering  
See The Smallness In Enterprise Asset Management
Effective Rotable Plant Management In A Lean Maintenance Culture
Analysis Of Work Order History:  Opportunities For Improvements
2008 Listing of CMMS/EAMs  

JANUARY 2008 AMMJ
download address
www.maintenancejournal.com/eammjjan08mesa.htm      
CONTENTS:
Volume 21;  No 1 –  JANUARY  2008 Issue Articles   
Utilising Benchmark Metrics to Build and Manage a        
Strategy for Maintenance Improvements
Tinker Air Force Base Lubrication/Oil Analysis Program        
Battling The Skills Shortage                        
Asset Management 101 Fundamentals – Level of Service        
Measuring Shock Pulse at a Paper Mill – A Case Study             
TPM Implementation – The P5 Critical Success Factors        
For Sustaining Improvement – A Case Study
A FMECA of a Cement Plant      Rotary Kiln Drive System       
Vibration Based Monitoring    And Analysis
Web Links for Maintenance  And Reliability

OCTOBER 2007 AMMJ
issue download address
www.maintenancejournal.com/emjoct07jkmesa.htm   
CONTENTS:
Volume 20;  No 4 –  OCTOBER 2007 Issue Articles   
Maintenance Crisis Progress Report                       
The Rise and Rise of Tier 1 ERP Maintenance Systems        
Delivering Maintenance Through People At Royal Mail Engineering (RME)
Parts Management Agreement Worth Its Weight In Gold        
Beyond Enterprise Asset Management (EAM):   Asset Performance Management
2007 Listing of Special Maintenance Applications Software    
The Ups & Downs of Reliability & CMMS Implementation
Front-line Root Cause Analysis:   Information & Insight From Those Closest To The Work
When Inventory Optimization Doesn’t Optimize
Mill Scanners – Wear Monitoring Tools
Predicting Hoist Failure

JULY 2007 AMMJ
download address:
www.maintenancejournal.com/emjjul07ssmesa.htm        
CONTENTS:
Volume 20;  No 3  –  JULY  2007 Issue Articles  
 Developing Asset Strategies & A Zero Based Budget For An Iron Ore Crushing Plant
 Implementing PDA Inspection Rounds With Basic Asset Care at Barrick Goldstrike Mine
 Can Operations Manage Maintenance?
 Effective Management Of Contract Maintenance
 Suppliers Of Condition Monitoring  Equipment & Services        
 Putting The Total Jigsaw Together: PAS 55 Standards For Integrated Optimized Management Of Assets
 What Else Can I Inspect?             
 Incorporating RCM Principals In Front End Engineering and Design Capital Projects
 Airbus A380 Maintenance Concept Development For Current Airlines System