Joe Amadi-Echendu - Böcker

This proceedings of the 13th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management covers a range of topics that are timely, relevant and practically important in the modern digital era towards safer, cost effective, efficient, and secure engineered assets such as production and manufacturing plants, process facilities, civil structures, equipment, machinery, and infrastructure. It has compiled some pioneering work by domain experts of the global Engineering Asset Management community representing both public and private sectors. The professional coverage of the book includes:Asset management in Industry 4.0;Standards and models;Sustainable assets and processes;Life cycle perspectives;Smart and safer assets;Applied data science;Workplace safety;Asset health;Advances in equipment condition monitoring;Critical asset processes; andInnovation strategy and entrepreneurshipThe breadth and depth of these state-of-the-art, comprehensive proceedings make them an excellent resource for asset management practitioners, researchers and academics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of role of entrepreneurship, technology commercialisation and innovation policy for the achievement of economic development and prosperity in African societies.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of role of entrepreneurship, technology commercialisation and innovation policy for the achievement of economic development and prosperity in African societies.

This book gathers selected peer-reviewed papers from the 14th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM), which was held in Singapore on 28–31 July 2019, as well as papers presented during the 1st WCEAMOnline event which focused on the ramifications of Covid-19 on infrastructure systems.This book covers a wide range of topics in engineering asset management, including:asset management services provisioning;servitization;decision-making;asset management systems;industrial Internet of things; andvulnerability and resilience of infrastructure systems. The breadth and depth of these state-of-the-art, comprehensive proceedings make them an excellent resource for asset management practitioners, researchers and academics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This book gathers selected peer-reviewed papers from the 14th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM), which was held in Singapore on 28–31 July 2019, as well as papers presented during the 1st WCEAMOnline event which focused on the ramifications of Covid-19 on infrastructure systems.This book covers a wide range of topics in engineering asset management, including:asset management services provisioning;servitization;decision-making;asset management systems;industrial Internet of things; andvulnerability and resilience of infrastructure systems. The breadth and depth of these state-of-the-art, comprehensive proceedings make them an excellent resource for asset management practitioners, researchers and academics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This book gathers selected peer-reviewed papers from the 15th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM), which was hosted by The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul Campo Grande, Brazil, from 15–-18 August 2021This book covers a wide range of topics in engineering asset management, including:strategy and standards;sustainability and resiliency;servitisation and Industry 4.0 business models;asset information systems; andasset management decision-making. The breadth and depth of these state-of-the-art, comprehensive proceedings make them an excellent resource for asset management practitioners, researchers, and academics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This book gathers selected peer-reviewed papers from the 15th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM), which was hosted by The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul Campo Grande, Brazil, from 15–-18 August 2021This book covers a wide range of topics in engineering asset management, including:strategy and standards;sustainability and resiliency;servitisation and Industry 4.0 business models;asset information systems; andasset management decision-making. The breadth and depth of these state-of-the-art, comprehensive proceedings make them an excellent resource for asset management practitioners, researchers, and academics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This book gathers selected peer-reviewed papers from the 16th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM), held in Seville from 5–7 October 2022. This book covers a wide range of topics in Engineering Asset Management, including: Asset management and decision support system Industry 4.0 tools and its impact on asset management Monitoring, diagnostics and prognostics for smart maintenance Asset life cycle management Asset management in the industrial sector Human dimensions and asset management performance Infrastructure Asset management Asset condition, risk, resilience, and vulnerability assessments Asset operations and maintenance strategies Reliability and resilience engineering Applications of international and local guidelines and standardsThe breadth and depth of this state-of-the-art, comprehensive proceedings make it an excellent resource for asset management practitioners, researchers and academics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This book gathers selected peer-reviewed papers from the 16th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM), held in Seville from 5–7 October 2022. This book covers a wide range of topics in Engineering Asset Management, including: Asset management and decision support system Industry 4.0 tools and its impact on asset management Monitoring, diagnostics and prognostics for smart maintenance Asset life cycle management Asset management in the industrial sector Human dimensions and asset management performance Infrastructure Asset management Asset condition, risk, resilience, and vulnerability assessments Asset operations and maintenance strategies Reliability and resilience engineering Applications of international and local guidelines and standardsThe breadth and depth of this state-of-the-art, comprehensive proceedings make it an excellent resource for asset management practitioners, researchers and academics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This book discusses asset life-cycle management, especially, human dimensions on the management of infrastructure and industry-sector assets.

This book discusses asset life-cycle management, especially, human dimensions on the management of infrastructure and industry-sector assets.

17th WCEAM Proceedings provides a record of some of the intellectual discussions (including keynote addresses, research paper presentations, panel debates and practical workshops) that took place among the attendees and participants of the 17th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM), held from 18 - 20 October 2023 at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The events were organized by the International Society for Engineering Asset Management (ISEAM) and hosted by RMIT University Vietnam LLC (RMIT VN), Ho Chi Ming City. The content of the book includes topics listed below under a general theme of Sustainable Management of Engineered Assets in a Post-Covid World: Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, Society 5.0 and beyondSustainable asset investment, acquisition, operations, maintenance, and retirement strategiesProduction-service transformation and product-service systemsSustainable asset acquisition, operations, maintenance, and retirement processesModeling and simulation of acquisition, operations, maintenance, and retirement processesReliability and resilience engineeringApplications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies in EAM, e.g., Digital TwinsCybersecurity issues in asset managementAsset condition, risk, resilience, and vulnerability assessmentsAsset management and decision support systemsApplications of international and logical guidelines and standards in EAMHuman dimensions and asset management performanceCase studies of asset management in various industries and sectorsThis proceedings is an excellent resource for asset management practitioners, researchers and academics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This book is exploration into the forefront of digital evolution, presenting a compelling array of real-world case studies that underscore the transformative impact of emerging processes and services on asset management. The book goes beyond theoretical frameworks, offering a dynamic narrative that reveals how organizations across industries are strategically integrating cutting-edge technologies into their asset management practices.With a keen focus on innovation, the book examines the key role of IoT, artificial intelligence, and other groundbreaking technologies in reshaping traditional asset management paradigms. Readers will gain valuable insights into success stories, challenges faced, and the strategic considerations that underpin these transformative journeys. The book's coverage highlights the tangible benefits of digital solutions, such as enhanced efficiency, heightened resilience, and strategic advantage.

18th WCEAM Proceedings is an academic record of the intellectual discussions that took place among the attendees and participants during the 18th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management. The events were organized by the International Society for Engineering Asset Management and hosted by IIT Kanpur, India. This proceedings summarizes the discussion during keynote addresses, research paper presentation sessions, debates in panel sessions, knowledge practice workshop sessions, and industry case study presentations. True to the essence of the title, the topics dealt in this proceedings aligns with overarching themes such as Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Process Industry, Automation, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, and beyond.

This book is essential read for engineers, maintenance professionals, asset managers, and business leaders seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital asset management. Digital Maintenance and Asset Digitalization is a definitive resource on the digital transformation of maintenance and asset management. As industries increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, this book explores how emerging technologies—such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Digital Twins, and Predictive Maintenance—are revolutionizing the way assets are managed and maintained. Bringing together insights from leading experts, this book offers a combination of theoretical frameworks, technological advancements, and real-world case studies. Readers will discover how organizations across different sectors are implementing digital maintenance strategies to enhance efficiency, improve asset reliability, and reduce costs.With a strong emphasis on practical applications, this book highlights success stories, challenges, and lessons learned from digital maintenance initiatives. The content is enriched with illustrative diagrams, tables, and case studies to provide a clear understanding of complex concepts.  Whether you are looking to optimize your current maintenance operations or embark on a full-scale digital transformation, this book provides the knowledge and insights needed to succeed.