Enterprise Asset Management Solution

Avantis.Pro 3.1 is an enterprise asset management (EAM) solution designed to provide capital-intensive companies with solutions to maximize equipment uptime and help eliminate unplanned and costly breakdowns. Featuring Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) enhancements, the system monitors the complete life cycle of a company's crucial assets, tracking everything from productivity and reliability statistics to inspections and equipment failures.

The Inspection Management module allows users to define and track detailed Preventive Maintenance inspections, recording the activities performed on the equipment. If the inspection results are outside a tolerance or specification, the system automatically generates a work order and schedules the appropriate repair. According to the supplier, this module allows companies to increase equipment reliability and reduce the total cost of equipment ownership.

The system also features three failure analysis tools, allowing users to examine past breakdowns to help prevent future ones. The Root Cause feature allows companies to examine the relationship between equipment reliability and operations productivity, identifying if and where change is necessary. Time-to-Failure calculates the amount of time between equipment breakdowns, helping determine the optimal time for maintenance activities. Thirdly, the Entity Downtime Analysis documents any maintenance delays, including planned Preventive Maintenance functions, unexpected failure or shutdown.

In addition, the system incorporates a Request for Quotation (RFQ) feature, enabling customers to gather price estimates from specified vendors, process the price quotation results, and provide cost analysis information to help management make better, more informed procurement decisions. Any necessary updates are automatically made to existing procurement and inventory data.

Marcam Solutions Inc., 95 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459. Tel: 617-965-0220; Fax: 617-965-7273.