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Stop Sending Humans to Look at Things: How Visual AI Is Transforming Asset Inspection By: Bill Carrick   AI-powered visual inspection now detects defects with 99% accuracy in under 100 milliseconds — while the human eye misses 20–30% on a busy production line. Here is what that means for inspection programs that still run on […]

From Predictive to Prescriptive Maintenance: The Next Evolution By: Bill Carrick   The technology has moved from forecasting failures to choosing the optimal response — and in some organizations, to acting without any human in the loop. Here is what that shift means for operations leaders who are still measuring success in alerts.   Your

The AI Promise in Public Transit Maintenance: Why the Journey Matters More Than the Destination By: Bill Carrick   There’s a version of the AI story that goes like this: you buy the software, plug in your data, and suddenly your maintenance operation runs itself. Buses don’t break down unexpectedly. Parts are always on hand.

Why 90% of Organizations Are Stuck on AI in Asset Management And What Pragmatic Adopters Do Differently By: Bill Carrick   Everyone in enterprise asset management is talking about AI. Very few are doing it well.   According to recent industry data, nearly two-thirds of organizations remain stuck in the pilot stage of AI adoption,

Conquering Nonconformities in HxGN EAM By: Jaime Simon Industries thrive on efficiency, and a key aspect of maintaining a productive operation is addressing anomalies before they escalate into major problems. Hexagon EAM offers a powerful tool to achieve this: Nonconformities.   What are Nonconformities? Nonconformities in Hexagon EAM go beyond typical work order management by providing

The Art of the Redirect: Unveiling the Business Need Behind the Request By: Leah Johnson We have all been there. In the midst of design, or even implementation, client begins making very specific configuration requests. Particularly dangerous, these requests are cloaked in the language and framework of our solution. It is to be expected! After

Keeping the Fleet Moving: Maximizing Warranty Recovery in Transit Operations By: Christian Kepner For Transit organizations, maintaining a state of good repair is a balancing act between strict budget constraints and the imperative to keep vehicles on the road. When a bus engine fails or a rail component wears out prematurely, missed warranty claims represent

The Evolving Needs for Supply Chain Management in an Asset-Focused World By: Mary Cranfill “NEW mobile functionality for maintenance technicians in the field!” “Updated key performance indicators to measure asset reliability!” “Real-time monitoring of asset performance!” Sound familiar? Enterprise asset management (EAM) applications race to provide the latest and greatest around to help organizations get the

Navigating the Challenges of Managing Transit Assets: A Data Odyssey By: Bill Carrick   Transit agencies are the backbone of urban mobility, responsible for safely and efficiently transporting millions of passengers every day. To maintain this seamless operation, they must manage a vast array of assets, ranging from rolling stock and facilities to equipment and

Master Asset Data: The Keystone of Effective Asset Management Practices By: Bill Carrick   In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, robust asset management practices have never been more important. For industries and organizations across the board, managing assets efficiently is key to achieving business objectives, optimizing performance, and ensuring sustainability. Leading standards and frameworks such