Imagine if you could anticipate and prevent equipment breakdowns before they happen. Minimized surprise failures. Reduced costly downtime. That’s the goal of IBM Maximo’s Reliability Strategies—a powerful way to keep your equipment running smoothly and your operations stress-free.
What Are Reliability Strategies?
In simple terms, Maximo Reliability Strategies are smart plans designed to keep your equipment working the way it should. Think of them as maintenance checklists built on years of expert knowledge. These strategies help you understand what might go wrong with your equipment and what you can do to prevent problems before they start.
Reliability Strategies are available as an optional add-on for Maximo Manage starting with Maximo Application Suite (MAS) version 8.11. Beginning with MAS 9.0, users can also design and implement their own custom strategies.
What Can You Do with IBM Maximo Reliability Strategies?
Here are the key things Maximo’s Reliability Strategies can help you with:
1. Learn from Experts Without Being One
The Maximo Application Suite (MAS) comes with a huge library filled with common equipment problems (like “motor overheating”) and recommended solutions (like “check the cooling system monthly”). It covers hundreds of types of equipment and thousands of potential issues. You don’t have to start from scratch—just explore the library and apply what fits your needs.
2. Create a Strategy That Works for You
Have unique equipment or processes? No problem. In the Maximo Application Suite (MAS), you can build your own custom reliability strategy. You can start fresh or use one of the existing templates as a starting point, then tweak it to match your operation.
3. Find Out What Actually Works
Not all maintenance tasks are created equal. MAS lets you see which activities are really making a difference. Over time, you can adjust your strategies to focus on what helps prevent problems, saving time and resources.
Making It Work for Your Business
One of the best parts about Maximo’s approach is that it fits into your existing maintenance routine. You can blend reliability strategies right into your preventive maintenance plans and work orders. That way, the insights you’re gaining turn into action on the ground.
You also don’t need to worry about the complicated setup in MAS. It’s designed to be easier to configure and manage than ever before.
Best Practices to Get the Most Out of It
- Review Often: Just like your car needs regular tune-ups, your strategies do too. Check in often to see what’s working and what needs a tweak.
- Make It Personal: Don’t settle for one-size-fits-all. Use the tools to shape your strategy around your business and your equipment.
- Think Long-Term: The goal is to move from reactive (fixing things after they break) to proactive (stopping problems before they happen).
Why It Matters
At the end of the day, reliable equipment means fewer breakdowns, better safety, and more peace of mind. IBM Maximo Reliability Strategies help you plan smarter, act faster, and stay one step ahead of costly disruptions. If you’re ready to take the guesswork out of maintenance, this is a great place to start.
The team of Maximo experts at Aquitas Solutions is here to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn how we can help transform your maintenance strategy!
