Key features and benefits
These are the key features and benefits of the Assets module in Infor MES:
Key features
- Model a full asset hierarchy, including ancillary and infrastructure equipment
- Track asset lifecycle from supplier to end-of-life
- Perform maintenance and quality checks on assets
- Capture usage counts to trigger maintenance automatically
- Record downtime and availability at the asset level
- Create and manage bill of materials for asset maintenance
- Manage asset states, such as available, requires cleaning, or requires repair
- Enforce state transition rules to control asset availability
- Generate reports on asset history and performance
Benefits
- Reduce costs
- Extend asset life through proper maintenance, reducing replacement costs. Poor asset condition can lead to scrap or rework. Track subpart costs for better lifecycle visibility.
- Visibility
- Track asset location and movement. Access complete history, including repairs and maintenance. View the full hierarchy and current asset status.
- Quality control
- Perform inspections, calibration, and cleaning operations. Asset workflows help ensure only valid assets are available for use.