When creating a hierarchy of assets in Maximo, which method is typically used?

Creating a hierarchy of assets in Maximo is most commonly accomplished through the use of Item Assembly Structures. This method allows users to define a structured relationship between different assets, showing how they can be assembled or linked together. Item Assembly Structures enable organizations to define parent-child relationships, benefiting inventory management and work order processes by clearly outlining which components make up larger, assembled assets.

This method provides a visual representation of the asset relationships and facilitates better tracking and management of assets within the system. Utilizing Item Assembly Structures ensures that all relevant information regarding the assembly and disassembly of assets is readily accessible, allowing for more efficient maintenance, resource allocation, and operational planning.

While work orders, inventory item forms, and service orders play important roles in asset management, they do not specifically focus on creating or managing hierarchical relationships between assets. For example, work orders are generally used for tracking tasks and maintenance activities, while inventory item forms deal with categorizing and managing inventory, and service orders are focused on tracking service requests rather than establishing asset hierarchies. Thus, they do not provide the same structural clarity and functionality as Item Assembly Structures when it comes to defining and managing asset hierarchies.