COSOL Expert Insights

AI in asset management is evolving fast, unlocking smarter decisions, predictive planning, and real operational impact across industries.

From duplicate records to inspection data black holes, unreliable Maximo data is costing asset-intensive industries time and trust. COSOL’s Graham Drinkwater breaks down why data chaos happens and shares practical solutions, including how the COSOL Maximo Data Portal helps you regain control with confidence.

AI offers major potential for asset-intensive organisations, but adopting it without a clear strategy can do more harm than good. COSOL CEO Scott McGowan and IBM’s David Small outline why trust, data quality and a staged, purpose-led approach are essential for AI success. Learn why “walk before you run” is more than just a metaphor when it comes to AI in asset management.

Sam Crewe (COSOL) and Sunil Rodrigues (CITIC Pacific Mining) share how digital work management transforms safety, reliability, and performance.

In this article, Adam Sharp, Service Delivery Director and Co-Founder of Toustone, A COSOL Company, explores how machine learning is already transforming asset maintenance. While the AI spotlight is often on what's next, he breaks down real-world ML applications delivering measurable gains today - from predictive monitoring to smarter, safer inspections.

With tightening budgets and ageing infrastructure, organisations face growing pressure to reduce maintenance costs without risking reliability. This article explores how AI unlocks smarter, data-led decisions that balance performance, cost, and timing, without overhauling existing systems.

Knowing when to replace ageing assets isn’t always straightforward. Relying on age or cost alone can lead to costly missteps. With AI, digital twins and data-driven insights, organisations can predict failure, plan replacements strategically, and support capital decisions with greater confidence.

Learn how transportation companies in the U.S. are using Maximo to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, enhance safety, and optimize customer service.

Organisations today face mounting pressures to transform their asset management strategies. The future lies in a fully integrated digital ecosystem, leveraging AI, machine learning, and data-driven technologies to enable predictive and prescriptive maintenance. To achieve this advanced maturity, businesses need scalable solutions that not only support their current operations but also provide a clear path to enhance their asset management capabilities.

Featured in MasteringSAP - Learn how optimising MRO inventory reduces costs, prevents downtime, and adds value through strategy and opportunity assessment.

With MRO inventory values often reaching from fifty to hundreds of million dollars and growing year on year, organisations face many challenges managing their MRO inventory, including understanding the true value of their inventory and identifying the potential cost savings that can be achieved through efficient inventory management. In this article, we look at how organisations can identify the potential of inventory optimisation.

Payload capacity is critical in mining. COSOL helped a client achieve a 5.9% payload increase with a lightweight tray upgrade, unlocking efficiency, reducing costs, and improving fleet productivity.