Report finds Asset Risk Management as a Key Strategy to Maximize ROA

12/8/2009

Meridium Partners with Aberdeen on Asset Performance Management Report

BOSTON, MA – The Aberdeen Group’s third annual research report, “Asset Performance Management: Aligning the goals of CFO’s and Maintenance Managers,” co-sponsored by Meridium, has correlated specific asset performance management (APM) capabilities and technology enablers to higher operational performance.

For the purposes of this study, Aberdeen has evaluated and classified manufacturers based on three key performance indicators (KPI). Top performers are defined as the top 20% of performers and results show that leading companies are performing at the following levels:

• 88% Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE); 75% for Laggards
• 2% unscheduled asset downtime; 18% for Laggards
• 25% Return on Assets (RoA) versus plan; -10% for Laggards

“Top performing companies are effectively implementing an APM strategy by fostering a culture of collaboration and implementing a risk management framework to establish advanced APM capabilities,” says Mehul Shah, Research Analyst. “The result of the study supports Meridium's focus on risk management through efficient asset strategies and analytics. Meridium’s recent partnership with Emerson to connect smart devices and control systems for real-time visibility into the asset base will be a key component to many of their client companies’ successes."

To obtain a complimentary copy of the report until January 29, 2010, click here.

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