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Status Future consideration
Created by Guest
Created on Sep 1, 2025

Proposal for Standardized Master Data Templates to Accelerate Maximo Application Suite Implementation for Asset-Intensive Industries

As organizations across asset-intensive industries increasingly adopt the IBM Maximo Application Suite to optimize their operations, one of the critical challenges they face at the outset is the time-consuming and complex process of establishing accurate and comprehensive master data. This foundational setup includes critical elements such as Assets, Locations, Systems, Hierarchies, Digital Twins, and Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules, all of which are essential for delivering the full value of Maximo’s advanced asset and inventory management capabilities.

To significantly streamline and accelerate customer adoption and successful implementation of Maximo, I propose that IBM develop a standardized, pre-configured master data template framework as a core offering within the Maximo Application Suite. This framework would serve as a best-practice starting point for new deployments, carefully designed around industry-specific archetypes and operational realities.

Idea priority Medium
Needed By Not sure -- Just thought it was cool
  • Admin
    ANAND NAYAK
    Oct 8, 2025

    @Vijay Chauhan - This idea closely aligns with the scope for Accelerated Setup Utility. Please review and pull it into the initiative.