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Institution Affiliations
IBM Maximo
1. IBM Maximo and its Uses
IBM Maximo is an intelligent asset management tool developed by IBM (“IBM Maximo,” 2018). It can also be defined as a framework for translating real-time visibility into asset usage (Gorczynski, 2012). It is commonly used to defer new purchases, enhance return on assets, and extend the longevity of tangible assets. The tool has been used across multiple sites to increase operational efficiency and minimize unplanned downtime (Vetasi, n.d). In addition, IMB Maximo is valuable to providing warning signals from assets when integrated with the internet of things (IoT) from individuals (Zhang, et al. 2006).
References
Gorczynski, M. (2012, May 10). IBM Maximo …show more content…
These include but not limited to condition-based and preventive maintenance tasks (Hao, et al. 2010). The tool is critical to the maintenance of critical infrastructures such as airports and power plants, which demand less tolerance for failures (Schulz & Gitzel, 2013). IBM Maximo, combined with BIM, can be used to improve inventory management. In essence, these utilities increase organizational efficiency by cutting down on costs and saving time. In addition, they eliminate the need for unnecessary procurement of assets (Zhu, et al. …show more content…
Case studies where IBM Maximo and Building Information Modeling have been used for Infrastructure/ Maintenance
Case 1:
IBM Maximo and BIM have been used to streamline operations at the Massachusetts Port Authority, whereby improved practices for data attainment in structural engineering analysis were sought (Bonanomi, 2015). For more information, visit https://web.wpi.edu/Pubs/E-project/Available/E-project-032416-130551/unrestricted/MQP_BIM_Final_Report_Torres_Hunt.pdf
Reference
Bonanomi, M. (2015). Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Facility Management (FM). Knowledge Management and Information Tools for Building Maintenance and Facility Management, 149-177. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-23959-0_6
Case 2:
Both IBM Maximo and BIM have been used to track functional or structural changes that would have necessitated maintenance adjustments on the Santiago de Chile Airport. When combined, these tools provided accurate data for estimations and planning, thus optimizing labor resources and reducing the work-order time. For more information, visit http://www.vetasi.com/news/1016/integrating-bim-maximo.
Reference
Vertasi News (n.d.). Integrating BIM with Maximo. Retrieved January 21,