Supportability Insights: Future of Tech Blog

Trends and Resources in Reliability Maintenance and Logistics

Revolutionizing Asset Management: The IoT Impact

In an era defined by technological advancements, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a groundbreaking force that is reshaping industries across the globe. Among its many transformative applications, one that stands out is its profound impact on smart asset...

7 Essential Enterprise Asset Management Tips for Success

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, effective enterprise asset management (EAM) is crucial for organizations to remain competitive and efficient. EAM involves the systematic management of physical assets throughout their lifecycle, from acquisition to...

Artificial Intelligence Prognostic Steering™ (AIPS)

Artificial Intelligence Prognostic Steering™ (AIPS)

Artificial intelligence (AI) has now become part of our culture whether we use it on smart phone applications or digital media or purchasing products and services. We employ “apps” to assist in our decision making. Andromeda Systems Inc. (ASI) Innovative New Products...

The Story of “S” Origin of the Supportability Index

The Story of “S” Origin of the Supportability Index

Original Design Concept by: Ron Wagner – ASI CTO David Sada - VP RM&SS Dr. Gregory Thompson – INPD Sr. Engineer Re- Engineered by: JC Leverette – ASI COO David Sada – VP RM&S Rob Willis – VP APMS Implemented by: Al Wilkerson & ASI Team Throughout its...

Predictive Maintenance 101

Predictive Maintenance 101

Predictive Maintenance (PdM), also known as condition-based maintenance, oversees the condition of equipment as it performs during regular hours of operation to identify and reduce the incidence of future failures. Not to be confused with Predictive Maintenance,...

Top things to know about reliability-centered maintenance

Top things to know about reliability-centered maintenance

Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) is a proactive strategy used to identify the most important assets and determine how to solve problems that may occur with them. RCM works to improve the productivity of equipment and assets and reduce the cost of maintenance by...

Top 5 sources for reliability data

Top 5 sources for reliability data

Reliability data drives decision-making reveals patterns and trends and prevents asset failure. Gathering this data, however, is not always easy. Here are the top five sources for reliability data. Reliability testing  Reliability testing provides the most exhaustive...

5 improvements a reliability engineer can apply today

5 improvements a reliability engineer can apply today

Reliability engineers are responsible for eliminating losses, managing risks, and managing asset life cycles. Here are five important things reliability engineers can do today to begin improving asset reliability.  Eliminate loss with OEE Begin collecting data to...

What to know about reliability-centered maintenance

What to know about reliability-centered maintenance

Due to the complexity of present-day manufacturing processes and equipment, companies are unable to predict when important assets are likely to wear out, and consequently, unable to replace them before they fail. This is because it’s not the entire piece of equipment...

9 ways operations supervisors can improve reliability

9 ways operations supervisors can improve reliability

Often considered the backbone of an organization, operations supervisors are responsible for budget, performance evaluation, customer support, and policy implementation. With so much on their plate, here are 9 things operations supervisors can do to improve reliability.

How to reduce maintenance costs on capital equipment

How to reduce maintenance costs on capital equipment

In the hunt to reduce costs and increase profits, many management teams look to the maintenance department to reduce operational costs. Maintenance operations can be expensive especially when they’re not optimized. But, in order to optimize them, you have to spend...

What makes a strong reliability centered maintenance (RCM) program?

What makes a strong reliability centered maintenance (RCM) program?

Reliability centered maintenance (RCM) helps businesses perform their maintenance tasks in a safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective manner. The overall goal of an effective RCM program is to make sure that inspection and maintenance tasks help improve the safety and reliability of a company’s equipment.

How to Choose the Best CMMS Software

How to Choose the Best CMMS Software

For years, companies have been using paper or spreadsheet systems to manage their maintenance. For many workers, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to manually enter the data needed to accurately maintain maintenance operation. This inevitably leads to the unexpected breakdown of equipment, productivity lost due to emergency repairs, scheduling oversights, and unfinished work orders.

Which enterprise asset management software is right for me?

Which enterprise asset management software is right for me?

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM): What It Is and Why It Matters Defined as the process of managing the maintenance and lifecycle of physical assets to plan and optimize their use, track maintenance activities, schedule replacement and manage disposal, EAM is integral...

What are the benefits of using enterprise asset management software?

What are the benefits of using enterprise asset management software?

Enterprise asset management (EAM) is the process of managing the maintenance and lifecycle of physical assets to plan and optimize their use, track maintenance activities, schedule replacement and even manage disposal. The process is essential to improving operational efficiency, minimizing risk, and reducing costs of equipment ownership.

Big Storm Brewing to use ASI’s OptiAM®  to track physical assets

Big Storm Brewing to use ASI’s OptiAM® to track physical assets

Andromeda Systems, Incorporated (ASI) is proud to announce a partnership with Big Storm Brewing Co., one of the fastest growing independent craft breweries in Florida. Under the agreement, Big Storm will utilize ASI’s  OptiAM® Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)...

Exhibiting EAM software at International WorkBoat Show

Andromeda Systems Incorporated (ASI), known for EAM software (Enterprise Asset Management) and unparalleled expertise and capabilities in the Reliability, Maintenance, Supportability and Logistics disciplines, will be hosting a booth at the 2017 International WorkBoat...

EAM Software Release in Apple App Store – OptiAM® Mobile

EAM Software Release in Apple App Store – OptiAM® Mobile

ASI announced the release of OptiAM® mobile in the Apple App store. Previously, OptiAM® mobile was only available in the Google Play Store. The mobile app gives asset owners a variety of functions such as managing work orders, recording inspection results, and viewing...

EAM Software Exhibit at SMRP 25th Annual Conference

Andromeda Systems Incorporated (ASI) will be hosting a booth to showcase Enterprise Asset Management software and Mr. Rob Willis, Vice President Acquisition Support and Program Management will be presenting on the topic: Supportability-The New Discipline for...

RCM Training Provided at the 2017 RAM X Training Summit

Andromeda Systems Incorporated (ASI), known for Enterprise Asset Management software and unparalleled expertise and capabilities in the Reliability, Maintenance, Supportability and Logistics disciplines, will be hosting a table, presenting, and providing RCM...

OptiAM® has Gone Mobile!

ASI is proud to announce the release of OptiAM® for Android (Google) on Google Play Store JACKSONVILLE, FL July 28, 2016 — ASI announced the release of OptiAM® for Android (Google). This app is now available for both iOS (Apple), and recently added Android (Google)....