What is an asset?

What is an Asset?

In CMMS 10, an Asset corresponds to what was previously called a Site object in CMMS 8.

Assets represent the physical items or structures that are maintained in the system.

Examples of assets include:

• Machines

• Machine components

• Buildings

• Departments

• Vehicles

The Asset tree

Assets are organized in the Asset tree, which is a hierarchical structure made up of branches.

The structure of the tree is important because it:

• Controls the order of maintenance rounds

• Helps users navigate using picture navigation

• Makes it easier to locate the correct asset in the system

All assets in the system are located somewhere within this tree.

What should be an asset?

An asset is typically something that can be maintained or repaired.

However, when building your structure, you must decide where the boundary lies between:

• Assets

• Spare parts

General guideline

A common rule is:

• Assets are items that can be repaired.

• Spare parts are items that are typically replaced.

For example, a machine may be an asset, while smaller replaceable components used for repairs may be registered as spare parts.

Example: Vehicle fleet structure

If you were registering a vehicle fleet in Maintmaster, the Asset tree could be structured with vehicles and related components arranged in a clear hierarchy.

This structure helps users quickly locate the correct vehicle or component within the system.

Naming Assets

To make assets easier to find in the system, it is often helpful to assign a nickname that users commonly use.

For example, users might search for:

• “Yellow car”

Additional technical information can then be stored using:

• Designation

• Properties

These can include details such as:

• Registration number

• Technical specifications

• Other identifying information

Additional guidance

For more detailed recommendations on structuring the Asset tree, see the Maintenance Manual.