Equipment/Infrastructure

EAM (Enterprise Asset Management)

Manages equipment lifecycle through preventive and predictive maintenance, maximizing uptime and preventing unexpected downtime.

ISO 55000 (Asset Management System)

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Are you facing these challenges?

Managing equipment on the manufacturing floor inevitably leads to the following recurring issues.

Unplanned downtime keeps happening

When equipment suddenly stops, the entire line is affected. The failure causes are similar each time, but without a systematic approach to root cause analysis and recurrence prevention, the same problems repeat. Reliance on experienced maintenance personnel means that when seasoned staff retire, response capability drops sharply.

Preventive maintenance plans are disconnected from reality

PM schedules are set on a calendar basis, but are often applied uniformly regardless of actual equipment condition. This leads to either wasted costs from over-maintenance or breakdowns from missed inspection cycles. PM masters, inspection items, work orders, and parts usage are not connected in a single flow, resulting in fragmented management.

Spare parts costs are out of control

There is no clear visibility into which parts go into which equipment. Emergency purchases are frequent, and inventory is either excessive or insufficient. Without linking parts usage history to maintenance work, analyzing consumption patterns to maintain optimal inventory is difficult.

Safety management remains on paper only

Risk assessments are conducted but results are not reflected in actual work procedures. LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) procedures, safety work permits, and statutory inspection records are each managed separately, making it difficult to immediately access safety information during on-site maintenance work.

There is plenty of equipment data but it cannot support decisions

OEE is being measured, but it is not connected to Six Big Losses analysis or MTBF/MTTR trends. Per-equipment maintenance costs, utilization rates, and reliability data are scattered, making comprehensive analysis for equipment replacement or investment decisions impossible.

Here is how we solve it

From failure to root cause analysis to maintenance strategy -- connected in a single flow

When a failure occurs, the maintenance technician selects one of 6 symptoms on the POP screen to immediately report the failure. An emergency maintenance (BM) work order is automatically generated, and after work completion, root cause analysis is performed using 5-Why analysis.

But it does not stop there. The 5-Why analysis results feed into FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and FMEA results in turn become inputs for RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance) analysis. Through RCM analysis, the most appropriate maintenance strategy for that equipment -- Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM), Time-Based Maintenance (TBM), or Redesign -- is determined and automatically reflected in the PM Master.

This entire process is automated across 15 workflows, eliminating the need for people to remember or manually connect steps.

Predictive maintenance based on equipment condition is operational

Sensor data including vibration, temperature, and current is collected, and AI models calculate equipment Health Score and Remaining Useful Life (RUL).

Based on the health score, the system automatically selects one of 4 paths:

If within normal range, monitoring continues
At caution level, CBM inspection frequency is automatically halved
At warning level, a preventive maintenance work order is automatically generated
At critical level, an emergency maintenance work order is generated along with supervisor notification

The AI model lifecycle from training to validation, deployment, and retirement is managed, so retraining can be initiated when model performance degrades.

A complete chain from PM Master to parts usage

The PM Master defines A/B/C classification, LOTO requirements, required skill levels, and inspection items. When a work order is generated per the PM schedule, the required parts list is automatically included.

After work completion, actual parts used are recorded, and as this data accumulates, per-equipment parts consumption patterns can be analyzed. Spare parts are managed as a Single Source of Truth (SSOT), referenced identically by EAM as well as MES, SCM, and other solutions. Duplicate registration and data inconsistency issues are fundamentally eliminated.

Safety management is directly connected to maintenance work

Required safety procedures for each piece of equipment are predefined. When a work order is generated, the relevant equipment's LOTO procedure (9 steps), risk assessment results, and required safety work permits are displayed alongside it.

Risk assessment supports 6 methodologies: JSA, HAZOP, KRAS, Checklist, 4M, and What-If. Statutory inspection schedules and results are also managed centrally by equipment, preventing inspection omissions or deadline overruns.

Data needed for equipment investment decisions accumulates automatically

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is recorded decomposed into Availability, Performance, and Quality rates, and linked to Six Big Losses analysis. Per-equipment MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) trends can be tracked, and Weibull analysis enables understanding of equipment reliability degradation patterns.

Work order costs are recorded decomposed into labor, materials, outsourcing, and miscellaneous costs, enabling tracking of per-equipment maintenance cost trends. Equipment under warranty can reduce costs through warranty claim management (3-way processing: approved/rejected/negotiated).

Global standards this solution follows

ISO 55000 Series -- International Standard for Asset Management

Why does this standard matter?

A systematic asset management framework is needed for equipment investment decisions, replacement timing, and maintenance cost optimization. ISO 55000 is the internationally agreed management framework for realizing asset value. Following this standard provides objective evidence during audits, certifications, and global customer engagements that "our factory manages equipment at an international level."

How is this applied in VEXPLOR EAM?

ISO 55000 Requirement	System Implementation	What it means for your operations
Asset registration and classification	Equipment is automatically classified by A/B/C criticality upon registration, managed in a 4-level hierarchy (Plant-Process-Line-Equipment)	A system that enforces prioritized management of critical equipment, enabling focused allocation of limited maintenance resources on key assets
Asset lifecycle management	Lifecycle events from introduction to disposal are automatically recorded, and FAT/SAT acceptance workflows standardize new equipment introduction procedures	Complete visibility into when equipment was introduced and what history it has gone through, providing objective evidence for replacement timing decisions
Strategic asset management plan	RCM/FMEA-based maintenance strategy is automatically reflected in the PM Master	Maintenance strategies are determined based on analytical data rather than individual experience
Risk management	6 risk assessment types (JSA/HAZOP/KRAS/Checklist/4M/What-If) + LOTO procedures + safety work permits are integrated	Risk assessment results are directly connected to actual maintenance work procedures, keeping safety management from remaining on paper
Performance evaluation	OEE (Availability x Performance x Quality), MTBF/MTTR, Weibull analysis, and SLA management are automatically recorded	Equipment performance is quantitatively tracked and can be used for investment/replacement/outsourcing decisions
Continual improvement	5-Why/FTA/FMEA failure analysis -> RCM analysis -> PM Master reflection PDCA loop is automated through workflows	Failure analysis results are automatically reflected in maintenance strategy, breaking the cycle of repeated failures
Asset information management	7 document types, drawing version management, and equipment specification management are integrated by equipment	Drawings, manuals, and specification information needed during maintenance work can be accessed directly from the equipment record

Without separate consulting, using the system itself becomes the process of accumulating asset management data required by ISO 55000.

PAS 55 -- Physical Asset Management Specification (predecessor to ISO 55000)

Why does this standard matter?

PAS 55 is a British standard specialized in physical asset management, predating ISO 55000. It contains more practice-oriented requirements than ISO 55000, and many manufacturing companies still reference it. It provides a practical framework for asset management policy-plan-execute-check-act.

How is this applied in VEXPLOR EAM?

PAS 55 Area	System Implementation	What it means for your operations
Asset management planning	PM Master, PM Schedule, and maintenance budget are managed in an integrated manner	Maintenance plans and budgets can be established and tracked in a single system
Asset management execution	Integrated work orders + PM/BM-specific work orders + work records are systematically recorded	Whether planned maintenance activities were actually performed and what the results were is tracked
Asset management checking	Equipment inspections, calibration records, and statutory inspections are managed centrally by equipment	Inspection omissions and statutory inspection deadline overruns can be prevented in advance
Asset management action	Failure analysis, RCM analysis, and risk assessment results are reflected in maintenance strategy	Issues discovered during inspections flow seamlessly into corrective actions

SAE JA1011 / JA1012 -- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Standard

Why does this standard matter?

The optimal maintenance strategy differs for each piece of equipment. Some equipment benefits from time-based preventive maintenance; others are better suited to condition-based monitoring. RCM systematically analyzes each equipment's functions, failure modes, and failure consequences to determine "what maintenance approach should be applied to this equipment." SAE JA1011 defines the minimum requirements for RCM analysis, and JA1012 provides the application guide.

How is this applied in VEXPLOR EAM?

The 7 steps defined by SAE JA1011 are implemented directly in the system:

SAE JA1011 7 Steps	System Implementation	What it means for your operations
Step 1. Function Definition	Equipment functions are defined during RCM analysis	Clarifies "what function must this equipment perform?"
Step 2. Functional Failure	Types of function loss are recorded	Systematically identifies "how can this function fail?"
Step 3. Failure Mode	Specific failure causes are classified	Identifies the physical causes of failure one by one
Step 4. Failure Effect	The impact of each failure mode is recorded	Pre-identifies the impact of failures on production, safety, and environment
Step 5. Failure Consequence Classification	Classified as hidden failure, safety, environmental, operational, or non-operational consequences	Determines response priorities based on failure severity
Step 6. Proactive Tasks	5 types of maintenance tasks are derived: condition-based/time-based/failure-finding/functional testing/operational change	The most effective maintenance method for each failure mode is determined
Step 7. Default Action	Default responses are defined for cases where proactive tasks are not applicable	Response measures are established for every failure mode without gaps

An RCM Decision Worksheet is included, enabling systematic evaluation of each failure mode through Boolean decision items for hidden failure status, safety/environmental/operational consequences, and condition monitoring applicability.

RCM analysis results are automatically linked through 3 paths: automatic CBM configuration generation, automatic PM Master generation, and redesign requests, ensuring analysis results directly translate into actual maintenance activities.

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) -- Company-Wide Productive Maintenance

Why does this standard matter?

TPM is an equipment management system involving all employees, not just the maintenance department. Comprising 8 pillars, it is a comprehensive framework for maximizing equipment efficiency from operator autonomous maintenance on the shop floor to executive-level safety and environmental management. Many manufacturers adopt TPM, but without systematic support, activities tend to become formalities.

How is this applied in VEXPLOR EAM?

TPM 8 Pillars	System Implementation	What it means for your operations
1. Autonomous Maintenance	Daily inspection results, TPM activity records, and PM checklists on POP screens are recorded directly by shop floor operators	A culture of operators directly inspecting and recording equipment status is established through the system
2. Planned Maintenance	A complete chain of PM Master (A/B/C classification), PM Schedule, and PM Work Orders is configured	Maintenance plans are executed on schedule with automatic performance tracking
3. Focused Improvement	5-Why/FTA/FMEA failure analysis is connected to Six Big Losses analysis	Data supports the effort to find and improve root causes of recurring equipment losses
4. Early Equipment Management	FAT/SAT acceptance workflows standardize new equipment introduction procedures	Clear acceptance criteria for new equipment reduce initial failures
5. Quality Maintenance	OEE quality rate tracking and QMS non-conformance (NCR) data linkage is possible	Correlations between equipment anomalies and quality issues can be identified
6. Training & Education	Skill matrix manages maintenance personnel L1-L4 proficiency levels, certifications held, and OJT mentor assignments	Maintenance workforce competencies are systematically assessed, enabling skill-appropriate work assignments
7. Safety & Environment	Safety work permits, 9-step LOTO procedures, 6 risk assessment types, and statutory inspection/defect management are integrated	Maintenance work and safety procedures are not separated, strengthening accident prevention
8. Office TPM	Office/administrative competencies are included in the skill matrix	Foundation for future system-managed TPM activities in office/administrative departments

FMEA/FMECA -- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Why does this standard matter?

When equipment fails, "why did it fail?" must be analyzed to prevent recurrence. FMEA scores each failure mode's Severity, Occurrence, and Detection to calculate Risk Priority Number (RPN), then re-evaluates after improvement actions -- a systematic approach.

How is this applied in VEXPLOR EAM?

FMEA Analysis Item	System Implementation	What it means for your operations
Equipment-Failure Link	Each FMEA analysis is linked to specific equipment	A history of which failure modes have been analyzed for each piece of equipment accumulates
S x O x D = RPN	Severity, Occurrence, and Detection scores are entered and RPN is automatically calculated	Objective prioritization of which failure modes require first response
Post-Action Re-evaluation	After improvement, new Severity, Occurrence, and Detection scores yield a new RPN	Improvement action effectiveness can be quantitatively demonstrated through RPN reduction
RCM Linkage	FMEA analysis results are automatically connected as inputs to RCM analysis	Failure modes identified in FMEA lead to optimal maintenance strategies through RCM
Revision Management	FMEA document versions are managed	FMEA can be updated when equipment changes or failure patterns evolve, with history tracking

How this differs from existing systems

Maintenance process automation level

Most existing EAM systems focus on recording data. When a failure is reported, work orders are manually generated, and reflecting RCA results in maintenance strategy is left to individual judgment.

VEXPLOR EAM automates this process with 15 workflows. The chain of failure report -> BM work order -> RCA -> FMEA -> RCM -> maintenance strategy reflection is connected within the system, and predictive maintenance alert -> health score-based branching -> automatic work order generation proceeds without human intervention.

Integration of safety and maintenance

In most EAM systems, safety management is a separate module or external system. In VEXPLOR EAM, each work order has the relevant equipment's LOTO procedure, risk assessment results, and required safety work permits directly linked, keeping maintenance work and safety management inseparable.

Supporting 6 risk assessment types (JSA/HAZOP/KRAS/Checklist/4M/What-If) in a single system is at the level of dedicated safety management solutions.

Practicality of Predictive Maintenance (PdM)

Collecting sensor data and actually using it for maintenance decisions are different problems. VEXPLOR EAM's PdM connects sensor data collection -> AI model diagnosis -> Health Score/RUL calculation -> conditional automatic actions (enhanced monitoring, PM generation, BM generation), ensuring collected data translates into actual action.

The AI model lifecycle (training -> validation -> deployment -> retirement) is managed, enabling continuous tracking and management of model performance.

Cross-solution data consistency

The problem of equipment masters being dual-managed between EAM and MES is a reality many manufacturers face. VEXPLOR adopts a Single Source of Truth (SSOT) architecture for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) data, ensuring equipment information and parts information managed in EAM are identically referenced by MES, QMS, SCM, and other solutions.

No-Code extensibility

On top of the standard structure provided, tables, screens, and workflows tailored to your industry or equipment characteristics can be added directly on the canvas. No developer needs to write code for customization, significantly reducing change cost and time.

How does it compare to global solutions?

The EAM market has proven global solutions including IBM Maximo, SAP PM, Infor EAM, and Oracle eAM. The table below summarizes coverage by functional area for each solution.

Comparison by functional area

Functional Area	IBM Maximo	SAP PM	Infor EAM	Oracle eAM	VEXPLOR EAM	What it means for you
Asset Registration/Hierarchy	Full	Full	Full	Mostly supported	Full	4-level hierarchy (Plant-Process-Line-Equipment) with A/B/C criticality classification provided as standard
Preventive Maintenance (PM)	Full	Full	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Full	Complete chain of PM Master -> Schedule -> Work Order -> Actuals -> Parts Usage
Emergency Maintenance (BM)	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Failure report -> BM work order -> actuals -> RCA chain is built. Automatic escalation planned for future enhancement
Predictive Maintenance (PdM)	Full	Basic	Mostly supported	Basic	Full	Connected from sensors -> AI diagnosis -> Health Score/RUL -> automatic actions. Structure comparable to IBM Maximo Health/Predict
Work Orders (WO)	Full	Full	Full	Full	Mostly supported	Integrated WO + PM/BM-specific WO + cost decomposition supported. Subtask management depth somewhat limited compared to global products
OEE Analysis	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Basic	Full	Availability x Performance x Quality + Six Big Losses analysis + Weibull reliability analysis integrated
RCM/FMEA	Full	Basic	Mostly supported	Basic	Full	Fully compliant with SAE JA1011 7 steps. Decision worksheet inclusion matches Maximo level
Safety/LOTO	Full	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Basic	Full	9-step LOTO procedure, safety work permits, and statutory inspections directly connected to maintenance work
Warranty Management	Mostly supported	Basic	Mostly supported	Basic	Mostly supported	Warranty contracts and claims (3-way processing: approved/rejected/negotiated) managed
SLA Management	Mostly supported	Basic	Mostly supported	Basic	Mostly supported	SLA definitions, violation history, and 3-level escalation supported. Real-time monitoring dashboard planned for future addition
Mobile/POP	Full	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Basic	Mostly supported	3 POP screens (failure report, maintenance work, PM checklist) provided. Fewer screens than Maximo Mobile/SAP Work Manager but focused on essential shop floor functions
IoT/Sensor Integration	Full	Basic	Mostly supported	Basic	Full	CBM configuration, PdM alerts, AI model management, and diagnostic reports complete the sensor data utilization framework
Risk Assessment	Mostly supported	Basic	Basic	Basic	Full	6 methodology types supported: JSA/HAZOP/KRAS/Checklist/4M/What-If
Mold Management	Basic	Basic	Basic	Limited	Mostly supported	Mold lifecycle management and maintenance history integrated within the equipment management framework
Calibration Management	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Full	Basic	Mostly supported	Calibration records, cycle management, and automation workflows supported. Measurement uncertainty (MU) management not implemented
Document Templates	Mostly supported	Mostly supported	Basic	Basic	Mostly supported	7 document types and drawing version management included

Where VEXPLOR EAM is particularly strong

RCM Analysis: Full compliance with SAE JA1011 7 steps + built-in decision worksheet. RCM results automatically link through 3 paths: CBM configuration, PM Master, and redesign requests.
PdM AI Model Management: Manages the AI model lifecycle from training -> validation -> deployment -> retirement.
6 Risk Assessment Types: Supports the most risk assessment methodology types in the industry within a single system.
TPM Skill Matrix: Manages maintenance personnel L1-L4 proficiency, certifications, and OJT mentors.
15 Workflows: High automation level across the entire maintenance process.
MRO SSOT Architecture: Spare parts managed as a single source of truth ensuring cross-solution data integrity.

Honestly stated weaknesses

Areas requiring enhancement compared to global products exist.

Depreciation management: Asset financial management (depreciation, residual value) features available in SAP PM and Maximo are not included. Can be addressed through ERP integration.
GIS/Location-based asset management: GIS-integrated asset visualization, a Maximo strength, is not provided.
Condition monitoring rule engine: A complex condition rule engine at the level of Maximo's Condition Monitoring App is not yet implemented.
Multi-language/Multi-currency: Multi-language and multi-currency support for global multi-national deployment is not yet available.
Mobile app depth: 3 POP screens cover essential shop floor functions, but screen count and offline functionality are limited compared to Maximo Mobile and SAP Work Manager.

Expected benefits after implementation

Reduced unplanned downtime

When the PDCA loop of failure -> root cause analysis -> maintenance strategy reflection operates systematically, repeated failures from the same causes decrease. Once predictive maintenance is activated, proactive response before failure occurs reduces both the frequency and duration of unplanned downtime.

Extended equipment lifespan

Condition-based maintenance (preventing over-maintenance, executing timely maintenance) extends the economic life of equipment. Weibull analysis enables data-driven determination of equipment replacement timing by understanding degradation patterns.

Optimized spare parts costs

As parts usage history accumulates linked to equipment, work orders, and failure types, per-equipment and per-failure-type consumption patterns emerge. Based on this, appropriate safety stock levels can be set and emergency purchases reduced.

Systematic maintenance workforce capability management

Experienced workers' knowledge is accumulated in the system through RCM analysis, FMEA, and 5-Why analysis. The skill matrix enables assessment of maintenance personnel proficiency and planning of systematic OJT programs, reducing risk from workforce turnover.

Safety incident prevention

Systematic connection of maintenance work and safety procedures prevents safety procedure omissions. Statutory inspection deadline management, risk assessment history, and LOTO procedure compliance are automatically recorded, systematically accumulating evidence needed for safety regulatory compliance.

Maintenance cost visibility

Work order cost decomposition (labor/materials/outsourcing/miscellaneous) aggregated at the equipment level enables tracking of per-equipment maintenance cost trends. This data serves as evidence for equipment investment, replacement, and outsourcing decisions.

Solution configuration summary

Component	Scale	Description
Data Model	83 tables	Asset registration, PM/BM/PdM, safety management, OEE/KPI, RCM/FMEA, etc.
Workflows	15	Failure response, PM execution, PdM alerts, asset disposal, FAT/SAT, etc.
Screens	61+	Management screens + POP (shop floor) screens
Global Standards	4 built in	ISO 55000, SAE JA1011 (RCM), TPM, PAS 55

Features not provided in the current version

For transparent information, current version limitations are also shared.

Depreciation/Residual value management: Asset financial depreciation calculations are not included. Can be addressed through ERP integration.
Equipment BOM management: Equipment-to-parts BOM (Bill of Materials) structure is planned for future addition.
GIS-based asset management: Location-based asset visualization is not currently provided.
TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) comprehensive analysis: A dashboard for comprehensive lifecycle analysis of acquisition + operating + maintenance + disposal costs is included in the development plan.
Offline mobile synchronization: POP screens are provided, but offline work and subsequent synchronization during network disconnection is not yet supported.

Integration with other solutions

VEXPLOR EAM can operate standalone, but integrating with the following solutions yields greater benefits.

MES Integration: Real-time sharing of equipment up/down data improves OEE accuracy and coordinates production plans with maintenance plans.
QMS Integration: When equipment anomalies lead to quality issues, linking non-conformance (NCR) data with equipment failure data strengthens quality maintenance activities.
SCM Integration: Integrates spare parts purchase requests, receipts, and inventory management with supply chain management.
FEMS Integration: Connecting per-equipment energy consumption data enables equipment management from an energy efficiency perspective.
Digital Twin Integration: Reflecting real-time equipment status in the digital twin enables simulation-based predictive analysis and remote monitoring.

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