The network is integrated with the company's EAM and ERP packages. This integration allows the transactions to occur in the background automatically, almost transparently to the user. In these examples, the technology is only an enabler. Unless the background processes are reviewed and effectively designed, the results can be disastrous. Strong alliances must be built between buyers and suppliers of product and services.
Tight integration is required with many systems, users, databases and processes.
The SLAs will define roles and responsibilities and measures of success. The same process applies to the maintenance work process. Users can now enter work requests from any workstation in a facility or company. The online requests are then reviewed by the planning and scheduling function. Many EAM packages will even suggest schedules based on pre-defined priorities.