Best Practices for Asset Information Access
ARC’s CALM (Collaborative Asset Lifecycle Management) model is a Best
Practice-based strategy for developing effective capital asset management
programs. Asset information management is a key element of all CALM
programs and applying Best Practices in this arena
should be a top priority for all asset owners/
operators.
A previous ARC Insight discussed Best Practices surrounding
the capture and maintenance of Asset
Information (ARC Insight 2003-21E – Best Practices
for Managing Asset Information). This Insight extends
that discussion by addressing Best Practices for asset information access
by the many asset stakeholders internal and external to the
organization. Diversity in asset information roles and stakeholder needs
demands use of collaboration via web-based tools and role-based portals
that support access through visualization.
1. THOUGHT LEADERS FOR MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN
ARC INSIGHTS
By Sid Snitkin
INSIGHT# 2003-32E
AUGUST 6, 2003
Diversity in asset information roles
and stakeholder needs demands that
Asset Information Access Best
Practices include collaboration, web
access and role-based portals that
support access through visualization.
Best Practices for Asset Information Access
Keywords
CALM, EAM, Asset Information Management, CEC
Summary
ARC’s CALM (Collaborative Asset Lifecycle Management) model is a Best
Practice-based strategy for developing effective capital asset management
programs. Asset information management is a key element of all CALM
programs and applying Best Practices in this arena
should be a top priority for all asset own-
ers/operators.
A previous ARC Insight discussed Best Practices sur-
rounding the capture and maintenance of Asset
Information (ARC Insight 2003-21E – Best Practices
for Managing Asset Information). This Insight ex-
tends that discussion by addressing Best Practices for asset information ac-
cess by the many asset stakeholders internal and external to the
organization. Diversity in asset information roles and stakeholder needs
demands use of collaboration via web-based tools and role-based portals
that support access through visualization.
Analysis
Asset information is diverse and develops throughout an asset’s lifecycle.
Requirements, specifications, POs and contracts are created during plan-
ning and procurement stages. Design information for processes, facilities
and equipment, including drawings, calculations, bills of materials, installa-
tion, operation and maintenance instructions, are key information
deliverables of the asset acquisition stage. This information is subsequently
revised during installation to include actual settings and adjustments and
during the asset’s operate/maintain phase for modifications and upgrades.
Historical information about the asset’s use and maintenance are also re-
corded during this latter phase.