Like all new product releases, IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) 9.0 promises enhancements to existing features, intriguing new additions, and adjustments to support methods that may affect current users. As of writing, MAS 9.0 is slated for release in June 2024. However, the specifics discussed here are subject to change pending IBM’s final release. For accurate information, consult the official product documentation upon release.
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What is New in MAS 8.11
Oct 11, 2023 | Leadership in Maintenance Articles, Resource Library, TRM Blog
John Q. Todd Sr. Business Consultant/Product Researcher Total Resource Management (TRM), Inc. A bit of a disclaimer… be sure to refer to official IBM documentation for specifics as to the new/enhanced features discussed in this article. Another thing we’d like to...
What is the Reliability Strategies Add-on for MAS 8.11?
Oct 11, 2023 | Leadership in Maintenance Articles, Resource Library, TRM Blog
Now with the advent of the Reliability Strategies add-on into MAS 8.11, a fair amount of the initial structure and definition of the typical RCM study can occur in MAS, greatly reducing the distance from the RCM study to changes to the EAM. Reducing the distance and increasing the velocity of the value-add changes to your EAM are good goals to always have in mind.
Maximo Application Suite (MAS) and RHOS Terms and Concepts
May 9, 2023 | Leadership in Maintenance Articles, TRM Blog
By John Q. Todd, Sr. Business Consultant / Product Researcher at TRM
This article covers the initial steps needed to establish a development environment on your local PC to then make modifications to MAS Mobile applications.
What is MAS Single Node OpenShift (SNO)?
May 8, 2023 | Leadership in Maintenance Articles, TRM Blog
By John Q. Todd, Sr. Business Consultant / Product Researcher at TRM
This article covers the initial steps needed to establish a development environment on your local PC to then make modifications to MAS Mobile applications.
AppPoints and Maximo 7.6.1.2 – How to Manage?
Aug 10, 2022 | Maximo Configuration, Resource Library, TRM Blog
[Updated 6.6.2023] Much continues to be written about the new licensing approach IBM is taking for Maximo Application Suite (MAS). Given its departure from the traditional method that has been around for quite some time, people are having to learn the nuances. Add...
What is Maximo EAM and How Does It Work?
Feb 28, 2022 | Leadership in Maintenance Articles, Materials Management Articles, Maximo Cloud and Security, Maximo Configuration, Preventive Maintenance, Technical / Equipment, TRM Blog, Work Management / Planning and Scheduling
The intention of this article is to introduce you to what Maximo (and Manage) are all about. We are assuming that you know nothing about all the pieces that make Maximo do its thing. Maximo is the legacy name for what has become the Manage component of the new IBM...
IBM Maximo Mobile – An Update
Feb 24, 2022 | Maximo Configuration, TRM Blog
Now that Maximo Application Suite (MAS) has been out for well over a year, how are things looking on the Mobile apps side? Let’s get right to it and walk through where we are. What are we talking about? This article is going to cover the set of Mobile apps for MAS....
Better Maintenance Decisions with Reliability Tools – FMECA
Feb 15, 2022 | Leadership in Maintenance Articles, Maximo Configuration, Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause, TRM Blog
Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) has been a secret weapon in the arsenal of the Reliability Engineer for many years. While it began in the early days as just Failure Modes and Effects (FMEA), the addition of the Criticality (aka, “Who...
A Powerful Tool Measuring Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in Maximo
Feb 8, 2022 | Leadership in Maintenance Articles, Maximo Configuration, TRM Blog
In this article, we are going to talk about the elements needed to calculate OEE, then how you can capture and present them in Maximo (or the new MAS Manage). What are the elements of OEE? There are classically three elements of OEE: Availability Productivity...
IBM Maximo: New AppPoints Licensing Model Explained
Oct 13, 2021 | Maximo Cloud and Security, Maximo Configuration, TRM Blog
Let’s continue our conversation about AppPoints for Maximo Application Suite (MAS) and cover how your organization can get ready for the switch and the options available to you. We will talk about: Overview of AppPoints Committed Term Licenses The...