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Asset Inventory

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
Applicable Industries	Construction & Infrastructure Utilities
Applicable Functions	Field Services Maintenance
Use Cases	Remote Asset Management Track & Trace of Assets
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	SMEC, a professional services firm, was looking for efficient field data collection methods to deliver high-quality end products, specifically a complete asset inventory, to their clients. They needed a solution that could integrate into their maintenance management systems, develop inventory and classification systems for assets, collect and inventory asset data, and assess the condition of assets. They were also looking to improve their technological systems to enhance their engineering processes and continuously improve upon existing methods and outputs. Read More
About Customer	SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint. The company provides high-quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects. Since its inception, SMEC has delivered thousands of civil, transport, water, environment, and power projects in more than 80 countries. Their services generate economic wealth and provide essential services that contribute to national development in some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. By facilitating the economic development of nations, SMEC meets the requirements of a diverse range of clients and communities and delivers returns to shareholders. Read More
Solution	SMEC began to use Fulcrum, an all-in-one mobile solution with a wide range of features that go far beyond simple data collection, to perform field asset inventory on many different projects. They have created over 95 custom Apps in Fulcrum to collect over 20,000 assets for dozens of projects within South Africa. The field work for collection and assessment of asset data included creating customized Apps to integrate into SMEC maintenance management systems, development of inventory and classification systems for assets, collection and inventory of asset data, and condition assessment of assets. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management

Applicable Industries

Construction & Infrastructure

Utilities

Applicable Functions

Field Services

Maintenance

Use Cases

Remote Asset Management

Track & Trace of Assets

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

SMEC, a professional services firm, was looking for efficient field data collection methods to deliver high-quality end products, specifically a complete asset inventory, to their clients. They needed a solution that could integrate into their maintenance management systems, develop inventory and classification systems for assets, collect and inventory asset data, and assess the condition of assets. They were also looking to improve their technological systems to enhance their engineering processes and continuously improve upon existing methods and outputs.

About Customer

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint. The company provides high-quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects. Since its inception, SMEC has delivered thousands of civil, transport, water, environment, and power projects in more than 80 countries. Their services generate economic wealth and provide essential services that contribute to national development in some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. By facilitating the economic development of nations, SMEC meets the requirements of a diverse range of clients and communities and delivers returns to shareholders.

Solution

SMEC began to use Fulcrum, an all-in-one mobile solution with a wide range of features that go far beyond simple data collection, to perform field asset inventory on many different projects. They have created over 95 custom Apps in Fulcrum to collect over 20,000 assets for dozens of projects within South Africa. The field work for collection and assessment of asset data included creating customized Apps to integrate into SMEC maintenance management systems, development of inventory and classification systems for assets, collection and inventory of asset data, and condition assessment of assets.

Impact #1	SMEC has successfully completed asset management work for government organizations, international funding & aid agencies, utility companies, and private sector clients using Fulcrum.
Impact #2	They have created over 95 custom Apps in Fulcrum to collect over 20,000 assets for dozens of projects within South Africa.
Impact #3	Some of the projects carried out by members of the local team over the last two years that required similar expertise and experience using Fulcrum are: eThekwini Municipality – uShaka Marine World asset inventory and condition assessments, OXFAM Water Program to help connect local people to safe drinking water, Greater Kokstad Municipality – asset inventory and condition assessments, and many more.

Impact #1

SMEC has successfully completed asset management work for government organizations, international funding & aid agencies, utility companies, and private sector clients using Fulcrum.

Impact #2

They have created over 95 custom Apps in Fulcrum to collect over 20,000 assets for dozens of projects within South Africa.

Impact #3

Some of the projects carried out by members of the local team over the last two years that required similar expertise and experience using Fulcrum are: eThekwini Municipality – uShaka Marine World asset inventory and condition assessments, OXFAM Water Program to help connect local people to safe drinking water, Greater Kokstad Municipality – asset inventory and condition assessments, and many more.

Benefit #1	Over 95 custom Apps created in Fulcrum
Benefit #2	Over 20,000 assets collected for dozens of projects within South Africa

Benefit #1

Over 95 custom Apps created in Fulcrum

Benefit #2

Over 20,000 assets collected for dozens of projects within South Africa

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