For every asset-intensive organization, it is essential to have effective enterprise systems (ERP, EAM, CMMS) that serve as a central system of record, driving all transactions and ensuring all functional groups are able to make intelligent decisions, adhering to defined processes. From a maintenance perspective, the goals are centered on maximizing plant uptime and improving reliability service, whereas, for Supply chain, the goals may be for reducing inventory and lowering costs, without increasing risks.