valantic’s SAP Asset Manager and Service provides companies with a powerful mobile solution to efficiently implement their mobile maintenance strategies. Seamlessly integrated into existing SAP systems, the application ensures a smooth and intuitive user experience. Below is a compact overview of the key information on this subject.
The growing popularity of mobile applications
In today’s dynamic business landscape, mobile applications are already ubiquitous, and their use keeps expanding.
Devices such as smartphones, tablets – and increasingly also smart glasses and watches – enable users to access and enter information anytime, anywhere. Data can be captured directly and stored in the central IT system, removing the need for paper-based information transfer.
The result: Processes are significantly accelerated and made more reliable, while overall data quality also notably improves.
Asset management: Enhancing efficiency with digital processes
Mobile applications offer substantial advantages in asset management – especially in maintenance, where mobile solutions are particularly effective. Two key developments underscore the importance of seamless, digital information transfer:
- The surge in data generation and the increasing need for its rapid processing: Complex assets require detailed documentation and, at the same time, they generate large amounts of real-time data. Capturing and analyzing this data during maintenance enables faster fault detection and resolution.
- The need for on-the-go access: Employees often work far from stationary computers – in environments like factory floors, railway tracks, or tunnels. However, they still must be able to retrieve and enter information on-site to perform their tasks efficiently.
New scenarios and digitalization of existing processes
Mobile solutions not only enable the end-to-end digitalization of established asset management processes. They also open the door to optimization in many areas, driven by the capabilities of modern technologies.
Assistance from smart applications
For instance, field employees can be guided step by step through maintenance tasks using a mobile application. Instructions are displayed on-screen with detailed explanations and require active user feedback.
Real-time communication with office staff is also possible – such as sending live images of equipment. Even augmented reality is becoming feasible: With smart glasses, technicians can instantly view critical data about an asset or its components.
To implement mobile maintenance successfully, a thought-out strategy is essential.
Technology as the key to successful implementation
Technology is at the heart of mobile maintenance, and it must deliver genuine added value through its use. Outstanding usability is critical to ensure user adoption and efficiency. Equally important is seamless integration into existing IT environments, whether on-premises or in the cloud, to maintain a continuous and reliable flow of information. The SAP Service and Asset Manager optimally meets these requirements.
What is the SAP Asset Manager?
valantic’s SAP Asset Manager is a comprehensive, cloud-based mobile solution designed for maintenance management. It facilitates the smooth exchange of all relevant data and supports the automation of maintenance processes.
The solution is highly versatile, capable of handling complex and diverse maintenance scenarios, while integrating effortlessly with various SAP systems and leveraging their data and functions. In addition to SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA, SAP Asset Manager also integrates with the latest SAP cloud offers, including:
With these capabilities, maintenance technicians can perform installations, inspections, servicing, and repairs directly from their mobile devices – fully aligned with DIN 13306 standards. Plus, a variety of useful functions and features are available to them.
Work order management with SAP Asset Manager
SAP Asset Manager supports comprehensive maintenance management processes, from order creation to confirmation. Key functionalities include:
- Managing maintenance orders and notifications (view, create, edit)
- Displaying asset data (functional locations, equipment) and classification changes for assets
- Time confirmations with CATS integration
- Support for production resources
- Integration with spare parts management
- Capturing measured values and counters
- Utilizing maps and geographic information systems (SAP Geo Enablement Framework)
- Contextual and 3D visualization
- Document display and upload for notifications, orders, and assets
- Managing routes and tours
- Managing maintenance teams (crew management)
- Meter installation, change, and reading (meter management)
Flexibility for mobile devices and backends
- available for iOS and Android devices (smartphones and tablets) with native features like TouchID and location services
- user-friendly, attractive interface based on SAP Fiori
- supports SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA, serving as asset management backends
- configurable and customizable to suit customer requirements and branding via the SAP Mobile Development Kit (MDK)
- offers extensive filtering, search, and personalization functionalities for users
Offline and online mobile maintenance management – key advantages at a glance
- designed for offline scenarios
- operates without an active network connection
- manages work and asset data in online, offline, or mixed operation
- automates backend synchronization at user-defined intervals
Cloud-based option
- fast and cost-effective implementation
- minimal IT costs and maintenance effort
- first-class security
- continuous functional expansion in line with the SAP release strategy and system integration
What benefits can be realized with SAP Asset Manager?
SAP Asset Manager is a powerful mobile solution for implementing mobile maintenance strategies effectively. It seamlessly integrates with existing SAP systems and ensures a smooth and intuitive user experience.
As a result, companies can significantly boost the efficiency of their maintenance processes, both in daily operations and administration. Additionally, the solution enhances process quality by improving occupational safety, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and streamlining collaboration with external service providers.
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