mplete information management system.The SAMM reference model is centered around the holistic concept of the system. It is based on the relationship between people, process, and technology. Fundamental to this model is the concept of workflow. By definition, work flow applications automate business process that involve people working together and sharing information to accomplish a predefined set of tasks. A computerized maintenance management software program is a work flow application. Therefore, the application of this technology into a maintenance department must include all elements of the system to become an effective tool for management.The five elements of the SAMM model are the Management Plan, System Resources, Information Technology, Data Medium, and Work Methodology.The Management Plan establishes the policy to maintain the focus of a complete system. Information Technology are the tools energized by Resources to maintain the global asset Databases. Benefits to the organization includes standardized reporting, operational efficiency and cost savings, are enhanced via the Work Methodologies and processes that facilitate work control and data transfer throughout the maintenance environment.The Management Plan The Management Plan is the ubiquitous bonding element of the SAMM model. The plan establishes the vision, business requirements, goals, and successful system use. The plan respect maintenance management fundamentals and project management principles and set the strategy for the design, development, installation, and daily use of the system, to become an effective blueprint, for achieving both short and long term goals of implementation project, the plan must be lead by senior management and endorsed by end-users.The System ResourcesThe System Resources are the people, their time and financial investment allocated to design, develop, install, and operate the system. Each phase of the system implementation cycle will consu...
