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There are many options to manage the asset inventory data:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”-58px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”]<\/p>\n The key to a useful asset inventory is to structure it to provide information the system needs in an easy to retrieve fashion.\u00a0If the data is not easily accessible,\u00a0staff may\u00a0not use\u00a0it,\u00a0and the inventory\u00a0does not provide benefits to the utility.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The table below shows an example of a software comparison chart. This type of comparison can help utility staff\u00a0determine\u00a0if software is needed for Asset Management purposes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][dvmd_table_maker tbl_frame_type=”lines” tbl_frame_line_color=”#000000″ tbl_frame_line_width=”2px” tbl_stripes_active=”on” tbl_tcell_cell_color=”#FFFFFF” tbl_chead_cell_color=”#0C71C3″ tbl_rhead_cell_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” tbl_tcell_text_font_size=”16px” tbl_chead_text_font=”|700|||||||” tbl_rhead_text_text_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_color=”#000000″ animation_style=”bounce” custom_css_main_element=”background-color: #0c71c3 !important;||color: #ffffff !important;||” custom_css_free_form=”||” custom_css_tbl_tcell_content=”text-align: center” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#000000″ border_color_all_tbl_chead_cell_border=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” border_width_all__hover=”2px” border_width_all__hover_enabled=”on|hover” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][dvmd_table_maker_item col_label=”Row Headings ” col_content=” Some\u00a0commercially available\u00a0software programs can include other features\u00a0that may contribute to\u00a0a robust\u00a0asset inventory.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A work order system can be\u00a0integrated into\u00a0an\u00a0asset management\u00a0inventory program.\u00a0The inventory can provide information for the work order and upon repair completion, the updated information is put into the asset inventory.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n GIS integration in asset management programs can enhance your asset inventory by\u00a0visualizing your data in a map format. This can provide your utility with a view of your entire system, segments of your system, or specific assets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Some asset management programs can\u00a0integrate many forms of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” min_height=”48.9px” custom_margin=”-75px||-46px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”]<\/p>\n If\u00a0your utility\u00a0opts to use\u00a0commercially\u00a0available software,\u00a0it\u00a0is important that you know how staff will use and interact with the software and what features are needed in a program to effectively build an asset inventory.\u00a0Understanding the features that best suit your needs can help compare with the features a software program offers.\u00a0Choose a program that meets your\u00a0utility\u2019s\u00a0needs\u00a0and avoid programs that define asset management for you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Also consider that commercial software programs may not be \u201cplug and play\u201d.\u00a0Utility staff may have to work with the software company to design the program to suit the\u00a0utility\u2019s\u00a0needs and to\u00a0troubleshoot\u00a0issues that may arise.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Choose\u00a0the software that meets\u00a0your\u00a0asset management program needs,\u00a0rather than\u00a0let\u00a0the software define\u00a0asset\u00a0management. The system should\u00a0determine\u00a0what software attributes are\u00a0necessary, which are desirable, and which are only needed if they\u00a0come\u00a0with the software.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span>CMMS Software Selection Tool<\/a>https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CMMS-General-Recommendation-Report.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>will\u00a0likely be\u00a0helpful.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can read about CMMS options and selection in the 3-part blog series:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Part 1:\u00a0<\/span>What is CMMS software?<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Part 2:\u00a0<\/span>How to pick the right CMMS software.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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