using classifications in maximo, focus on item master
DESCRIPTION
Maximo Classifications are a tool to: Improve data accuracy 1. Create a searchable, sortable item master catalog 2. Use the system to automatically generate item descriptions with correct taxonomy 3. Use item classes 4. Reduce Inventory carrying costs 5. Save time and effort related to finding partsTRANSCRIPT
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Using Classifications in Maximo
Focus on Item Master
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Value Proposition What if you could increase your Technicians’ wrench time and
remove some of your inventory costs using a tool that you already have in your EAM system?
Scenario:Facility currently has 30 Technicians who retrieve their own partsAssumptions: Classifications would save Techs 1/2 hour a day related to finding parts. Cost Savings
Time (Man-hours) 30 Tech * 0.5 hour/Day * 260 Days/Yr 3,900 hrs.Value of lost time searching for parts 3900 hrs * $50/hr (industry std) $195,000.00
Assumptions: Value of inventory = $1M 10% reduction in inventory 100,000.00$ Inventroy carrying costs are est. at 25% of total inventory 25% of $1M or $250,000 25,000.00$
Total reduction: 320,000.00$
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Incorrect Descriptions
Description Issue
Valve Air Solenoid Lacking key information
Valve Solenoid Lacking key information
Asco Red Hat Solenoid valve 120/60 Manufacturer included
110/50 AFP 13160 1/4” 9W SP Water Tower Valve Is this a solenoid valve?
Solenoid Assy #18587 Coil 24VDCS Mfg. Part number?
2537L 24 VDC C16 for F line filtec Application specific
2 way pilot operated general service solenoid valve for homogenizer
Application specific
Bosch 0-820-038-176 solenoid valve Manufacturer, part number
Solenoid valve, single gas chromatograph, Mfr. H & B for potable water
Location specific, Manufacturer, Application specific,
Item Classification Taxonomy
AttributeNOUN AdjectiveAttribute
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What’s Wrong?
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Correct use of specifications
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Classifications should not contain: Manufacturer names Manufacturer part numbers Model numbers Vendor names Vendor part numbers Equipment name or number Location name or number
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If you need to keep track of an item, it should be an asset, designated as a Rotating item.
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Classifying a Rotating Item
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Attributes
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System generated description
System generated descriptions are searchable and sortable.
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Using classifications to find items for work
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Using attributes to find items
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Mark item as Rotating
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Classifying OEM Items
OEM parts should be classified differently than MRO Parts The description can be more indicative of what they are used for OEM items are items manufactured by the OEM for the equipment OEM items are not items purchased or distributed by the OEM for a piece
of equipment