DAXEAM Blog
MAY 20, 2010
ENTERPRISE ASSET MANAGEMENT 101
The use of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is most lucrative when the relationship between asset lifecycles and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is understood. In Mintek’s article, “Enterprise Asset Management 101,” the keys to understanding the asset lifecycle are detailed – from planning, to its regular operational phase, to its last phases.
Maximizing EAM potential is vital to your organization’s future success. With four operational areas where TCO can be most influenced, EAM provides solutions for every industry. These operational areas include operations, planned maintenance, user requested needs, and repairs.
For a detailed account of how EAM/CMMS can be most successful, please read Mintek’s article “Enterprise Asset Management 101” http://blog.mintek.com/Enterprise_Asset_Management/bid/39836/The-Roles-of-an-EAM-in-Asset-Lifecycle-TCO
MAY 18, 2010
TEN KEYS TRENDS TO SELECTING A CMMS/EAM VENDOR
According to David Berger, an expert contributing editor to Plant Services, there are ten key trends in selecting a CMMS/EAM vendor and its specified services. Companies from all industries are continuing to upgrade, replace, or buy new asset management software. Therefore, in Berger’s trend analysis, he addresses the most important features and functions in each CMMS/EAM product and compares “head to toe” capabilities of their software packages. Berger affirms that these ten key trends are industry specialization, enterprise thinking, utilization of the web, operational excellence, sustainability, risk management, mobile technology, condition-based maintenance, scheduling, and pricing. Each of these plays an integral role in optimizing the CMMS/EAM experience.
David Berger has been contributing editor to Plant Services since 1992 and has conducted maintenance audits, helped senior management develop maintenance strategies, operations, and engineering. He has assisted organizations in the implementation of process improvement initiatives with excellent results. Berger was recently rewarded the Sergio Guy Memorial Reward for his contributions to the maintenance and asset management profession.
Click here for Plant Service’s “The Right Tool: CMMS/EAM Software Tackle Today’s Toughest Challenges”
MAY 7, 2010
SIX-WORD MEMOIRS
DAXEAM’s “six-word memoirs” initiative, inspired by the book Six-Word Memoirs, made a splash at Convergence by asking participants to write their own six-word memoir to be entered to win an Apple iPad. Below are the unique memoirs DAXEAM received; take a look at the world through the eyes of Convergence attendees!
“I believe in love; live accordingly” – Chris Gillespie, RecoverCare
“Key to business success: Dynamics AX” – Henrik Jaeger, Avanade
“It’s who you are that matters” – Mike McReynolds, RecoverCare
“Work a lot, play even more” – Kara Bradley, Key Technology
“Wish IT, Dream IT, Do IT” – Mike Good, Forcht Group
“My dad was right all along” – Douglas W. Spratt, Noranda Aluminum
“Get this done or you’re fired” – Michael Laurin, Desjardins Healthcare Group
“Live hard, play smart, enjoy life” – Leon S Davidman, Ace Tool
“Life, universe and everything: forty two” – David Gibbons, Ontario Medical Supply
“The End: story of my life” – Michael Macdonald, Columbus IT
“Improve the world and try again” – Veronica Barton, Microsoft
“So many facts; So little understood” – Richard Vivian, Koloksa
“Life is outrageous, great and fulfilling” – Maria Poudoro, Ace Tool
“If you aren’t first, you’re last” – John Vanmetre, Fullscope
“My dad’s advise: woulda, coulda, shoulda” – Joe Corigliano
“Hailey Marie is my special girl” – Penny Mealhouse
“I always took the joke too far” – Dan Fine, Fine Solutions
“Enterprise Asset Management Lite – Great Idea” – Brian Engbers, Plains Midstream Canada
“Change is constant, open your mind” – Larry Cook, Transform Solutions
“My children are my best memoir” – Ellie Lucas, Ivey Construction
“I am not good with numbers” – Vicky Berenz, BMC
“It could have happened to you!” – Brent Anderson, AVA Bahn
“You got to believe in yourself” – Jean Abonstian, Hey! Marketing
“I didn’t mean to do that” – Kauhi Adcock, Letourneau Inc.
“I’m starting to lose my French” – Laurent Geoffroy, IDEACA
“Your success is our first priority” – Jason Wier, Wavefront Enterprises
“I would like to win things” – Toby Hardeman, LeTourneau Inc.
“Please forgive me, I make mistakes” – Amy Miller, The CBORD Inc.
“He left a trace on earth” – Mike Lilek, Shining Brow
“Think big, work hard, be big” – Andrew Kurt, IDEACA
Some entrants really took on the challenge and used even fewer words…
“Accountants are not bean counters!” – Darcie Johnson, Matrix
“Leader with integrity and character” – Wes Kennemore, FMS
“Work smarter, not harder” – Dennis Cupp, Forcht Group
Thank you to all of our “six-word memoirs” participants at Convergence 2010 and CONGRATS to Tracy Huff from Mineral Park in Kingman, Arizona for winning an iPad! When notified that she was the winner, in accordance with six word memoirs, her response was “Really? Happy Mother’s Day to me!”
MAY 5, 2010
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DECISION 2010 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
MAY 19-20, 2010
DAXEAM is a proud sponsor of Decisions Spring 2010 May 19th and 20th – a virtual trade show you can access from your desktop. See a live demo of DAXEAM or DAXEAM Mobile and visit with our experts in the virtual lounge. Enter to win a Flip Mino just for stopping by our booth.
Beginning May 19, the new DAXEAM Enterprise Asset Management solution will be showcased at the Decisions 2010 free virtual conference for Microsoft AX, CRM, GP and NAV. The theme of this virtual event is “Solving Real World Challenges with Microsoft Dynamics” and it will focus on the real-life, practical, no-nonsense expertise and solutions provided by Microsoft Dynamics partners, just like DAXEAM, who help customers achieve success in their Microsoft Dynamics implementations.
Come by the virtual booth to see how DAXEAM can help your organization more efficiently and effectively manage your maintenance practice. DAXEAM is designed and built from the ground up as a true enterprise-wide maintenance solution for Dynamics AX. DAXEAM takes advantage of the power of Dynamics AX, providing a single, seamless environment for your users and eliminating costly and inefficient integrations. DAXEAM works with Dynamics AX – not against it – thereby maximizing your ability to affect true enterprise-wide efficiencies. As a ‘native’ Dynamics AX module, there is nothing ‘extra’ to build, customize or maintain. From the first day, your users will be working in a single, familiar, Dynamics AX environment.
Here are just a few of the amazing sessions you will experience at Decisions 2010...
- Learn the latest research data about how to most cost-effectively upgrade ERP systems
- Discover the latest strategic thinking on Dynamics in the Cloud
- Hear Dynamics manufacturing expert and author provide guidance for solving the challenges of advanced distribution
- Explore how to use Microsoft Dynamics AX, GP, and NAV effectively when dealing with the growing number of government audits
- Learn hands-on techniques and strategies to more effectively engage IT departments in the Dynamics implementation process
- Explore which Microsoft Dynamics tools will best serve your organization's needs
- Gain access to all of the content, expertise, and networking of a major product trade show, with none of the hassles that you find at an on-site trade show
Just like an on-site conference, Decisions 2010 includes all of the elements you will find at a physical event, with none of the cost, time and frustration of attending a physical event.
- Auditorium - View live and scheduled keynotes and concurrent sessions and interact with speakers and participants
- Exhibit Halls - view virtual demos, browse white papers, case studies, and other informative content and interact with exhibitor staff through live chat
- Networking Lounge - Utilize text chat, message forums, email and business card exchange to network with peers and solution providers
APRIL 28, 2010
CONVERGENCE 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
This year’s Microsoft Convergence was a huge success, not only for the new DAXEAM brand, but for many memorable prospects, customers, exhibitors, and partners.
The keynote was delivered Tuesday by Kevin Schofield, General Manager of Strategy and Communications for Microsoft Research, who provided insight into new and innovative solutions that Microsoft has created. An impressive total of 360 Concurrent Sessions were offered and over 500 presenters attended Convergence this year, each giving ideas and products to try.
In addition, the recent wave of social media integration enhanced the Convergence experience. Attendees responded in real time to speakers and demos through popular social media networks this year more than ever before. Convergence 2010 was all about the sharing of innovating, networking, and personalized business. If you have more highlights to share from Convergence, share them on Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/DAXEAM
For a complete list of Convergence exhibitors, see http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/convergence/atlanta10/sponsors.aspx
APRIL 26, 2010
DAXEAM Booth Draws Excitement at Convergence 2010
Out of hundreds of booths in attendance at Microsoft Convergence 2010 in Atlanta this week, the new DAXEAM brand has attracted many eyes, excitement and positive feedback. Not only has its first appearance to the industry been a hit at Convergence; The DAXEAM team’s initiative to invite guests to write six-word memoirs about the brand has created a buzz that has drawn in numerous entrants. Inspired by a project founded by the online storytelling magazine SMITH Magazine, the book Six-Word Memoirs seeks to provide a platform for storytelling in all forms, and DAXEAM has sought to bring the same concept to Convergence participants this year.
“Hundreds of conference attendees have stopped by the DAXEAM booth to view demos and have been wowed by the new brand,” said Phil Earle, Director of DAXEAM. DAXEAM is currently being showcased at Booth 1311 until Tuesday, April 27th. Stay tuned for more conference updates, and stop by if you are at Convergence!
APRIL 16, 2010
DAXEAM LAUNCHES DYNAMICS AX ENTERPRISE
ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
DAXEAM is pleased to announce the recent launch of its Enterprise Asset Management solution. Powered by Microsoft Dynamics AX, DAXEAM is an enterprise asset maintenance solution that manages the complete asset life cycle. DAXEAM is fully integrated with Dynamics AX, providing equipment and asset maintenance to AX customers in asset intensive industries.
As a native Dynamics AX module, DAXEAM integrates maintenance operations with AX’s back office ERP functions.
DAXEAM is designed and built from the ground up as a true ‘enterprise’ maintenance solution for Dynamics AX. DAXEAM takes advantage of the power of Dynamics AX providing a single, seamless environment for users and eliminating costly and inefficient integrations. DAXEAM works with Dynamics AX – not against it – thereby maximizing a company’s ability to affect true enterprise-wide efficiencies. As a native Dynamics AX module, there is nothing extra to build, customize or maintain. From the first day, users will be working in a single, familiar Dynamics AX environment.
"DAXEAM is the best example of how an integrated, AX based, Enterprise Asset Management solution can deliver value to our end customers in asset intensive industries, said Martin Wildsmith, Business Development Director at Eclipse – a Dynamics AX Partner of the Year Finalist.
DAXEAM provides the user with a single point of data entry, single source of records for vendors, inventory, assets and more. A unified environment between maintenance operations and the back office for security, logistics, workflow and reporting enables true ‘enterprise’ asset management.
As a native Dynamics AX module, DAXEAM uses familiar, standard AX navigation, therefore users are instantly comfortable in navigating and using DAXEAM. IT staff can support and maintain DAXEAM with little added overhead as DAXEAM is a native Dynamics AX module; even security profiles are common between DAXEAM and AX.
Most ‘standalone’ equipment maintenance solutions require costly and inherently complex integrations. Duplicate databases are required for important corporate data such as vendor files, purchase orders, inventory, receiving and matching. DAXEAM eliminates these costly, inherently risky integration points. DAXEAM shares vendors, purchasing, inventory and receiving with Dynamics AX. There are no multiple data entry points, no need to ‘synchronize’ files and no need to create costly data reconciliations between two systems. DAXEAM is a true ‘Enterprise’ asset maintenance solution.
DAXEAM will be unveiled at the Microsoft Convergence Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, April 24, 2010 – Booth 1311.
