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Meridium Launches RCMO at SAP-Centric EAM Conference
[ 4/4/2006 ]
San Antonio, TX – Meridium Inc., the leader in asset performance management (APM) software and consulting solutions, launched its newest product, RCMO™, a new RCM application co-developed with SAP®, at the SAP-Centric EAM Conference, the premiere gathering for users of SAP’s Enterprise Asset Management While the Reliability Centered Maintenance & Optimization (RCMO) product is relatively new to the general marketplace, in 2005, Meridium engaged a select group of Ramp-Up Partners, including TransAlta, Queensland Alumina, Ltd, Iluka, and PT Excel, to review and advise on future versions of RCMO. Richard Brittin, Manager of Reliability and Performance at TransAlta, Canada’s largest non-regulated power generation company, said, “We expect that RCMO will enhance our success in fleet implementation and sustaining RCM after initial implementation - relative to stand-alone solutions – due to the tight integration to the enterprise-wide asset management system (SAP) and the improved ability to track KPIs. Our staff work in SAP every day and with RCMO ‘bolted-on’ and widely available, we can drive the RCM methodology and culture harder and deeper into our organization.” One of the key goals for Meridium in developing RCMO was to make the implementation of the software as effortless as possible. According to Brittin, “Ramp-up went much more smoothly than we could have hoped for. Our IT Project Manager said this was one of the best enterprise software installations she had seen, either production or ramp-up. The Meridium team made commitments to deliver a scope of work by a certain date and met that commitment.” About RCMO Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) is a proven methodology for developing effective maintenance strategies. For decades, manufacturers have used RCM to optimize equipment performance, control risk and improve asset reliability. However, many RCM initiatives fall short due to the difficulty of implementation and follow-up. SAP and Meridium are addressing the typical challenges of RCM initiatives with RCMOTM, a new RCM solution tightly integrated with SAP and built with the latest SAP technology. RCMOTM greatly simplifies the process of implementing RCM recommendations in SAP, and makes it easy to measure performance and make adjustments over time. RCMO is a “Certified by SAP NetWeaver” product that: - Offers a browser-based user interface integrated into SAP Enterprise Portal
- Provides the framework for users to define maintenance strategies based upon RCM and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) principles.
- Integrates the recommendations from an RCM analysis into SAP Maintenance Plans at the functional location, equipment, notification, work plan and work item level.
- Integrates with SAP Business Warehouse to drive automated re-evaluation of maintenance strategies to ensure effectiveness is constantly measured for continuous improvement.
For more information on RCMO™, visit www.rcmo.com __________________ About SAP SAP is the world’s leading provider of business software solutions. Today, more than 27,000 customers in over 120 countries run more than 91,500 installations of SAP® software — from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small and midsize businesses to enterprise-scale suite solutions for global organizations. Powered by the SAP NetWeaver™ platform to drive innovation and enable business change, mySAP™ Business Suite solutions are helping enterprises around the world improve customer relationships, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across their supply chains and business operations. SAP industry solutions support the unique business processes of more than 25 industry segments, including high tech, retail, public sector and financial services. With subsidiaries in more than 50 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE under the symbol “SAP.” (Additional information at http://www.sap.com) SAP, R/3, mySAP, mySAP.com, xApps, xApp, SAP NetWeaver and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries all over the world. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Data contained in this document serves informational purposes only. National product specifications may vary. About TransAlta TransAlta is a power generation and wholesale marketing company focused on creating long-term shareholder value. We maintain a low-risk profile by operating a highly contracted portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Australia. Our focus is to efficiently operate our coal-fired, gas-fired, hydro and renewable facilities in order to provide our customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power. For nearly 100 years, we've been a responsible operator and a proud contributor to the communities where we work and live. For more information, visit www.transalta.com About Queensland Alumina, Ltd. The Gladstone alumina plant operated by Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) is the largest in the world, with a maximum annual capacity of 3.3 million tones. QAL’s strategic objective is to become the benchmark supplier in the alumina industry. For more information, visit www.qal.com.au About Iluka Iluka is a world leader in the production of titanium minerals, which are used to manufacture paint and protective coatings, and zircon (used in ceramics). For more information, visit www.iluka.com About PT Excel PT Excelcomindo Pratama (PT Excel) Indonesia’s third largest telecommunications company, focusing on providing customers with high-quality service and competitive pricing through various service packages and innovative offerings. For more information, visit www.xl.co.id
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