Predictive Maintenance Platform Selection and Deployment

Client

A large mining organisation was seeking to adopt AI-enabled predictive maintenance tools.

Challenge

The client faced a crowded vendor landscape, with limited transparency and clarity around real-world application versus marketing hype. They needed a trusted partner to lead a structured and impartial selection process and ensure a smooth and seamless selection and implementation without disrupting existing operations.

Objectives

  • Identify and validate realistic business requirements for AI enabled predictive maintenance
  • Cut through vendor hype and ensure measurable value from AI capabilities
  • Ensure seamless integration with existing Asset Management software platforms
  • Minimise risk and preserve prior technology investments and developed intellectual property

Our Approach

Future Asset Management provided end-to-end support. Key steps included:

  • Market scanning: We shortlisted vendors based on functional and technical fit.
  • Evaluation workshops: We facilitated use-case alignment sessions with key stakeholders.
  • Risk and integration assessments: We ensured compatibility with APM, CMMS and ERP systems, along with AI risk assessment.
  • Deployment planning: We developed clear implementation milestones and governance structures.

Our unbiased and vendor-neutral approach empowered the client to make confident, data-informed decisions.

Results

  • Selected a best-in-class AI-enabled predictive maintenance platform
  • Achieved seamless integration with the existing technology stack
  • Reduced implementation risk and accelerated time to value
  • Enabled a strategic shift from pilot projects to enterprise-wide scalability