Evolving Your Maintenance Strategy from Reactive to Prescriptive

Asset-RX

At SSU, we understand that effective maintenance isn’t just about fixing what’s broken—it’s about proactively preserving the reliability, availability, and performance of your assets. That’s why we created Asset-Rx, a flexible, results-driven service suite designed to transform your maintenance operations from reactive firefighting to prescriptive excellence.

Asset-Rx is available as a comprehensive program or through targeted à la carte services, allowing you to address the highest-impact areas of your maintenance organization at your own pace.

What Asset-Rx Includes

NO. 1

Asset Walkdowns & CMMS Architecture

We collect the right data and structure your CMMS so it works for your team — not against it. You get operational clarity, data integrity, and real decision-making power.

  • Field-Based Asset Identification

  • CMMS Hierarchy & Tag Standardizatio

  • Usable, Actionable CMMS Structures

Asset Criticality
Ranking

NO. 2

We help you focus time and resources where it matters most.
Our risk-based framework ranks your assets by safety, impact, and failure consequences.

  • Risk Matrix Modeling

  • Failure Consequence Mapping

  • Critical vs. Non-Critical Asset Targeting

NO. 3

FMEA by
Asset Type

Prevent problems before they happen.
We guide your team through Failure Modes & Effects Analysis to identify root causes and mitigate them proactively.

  • Asset-Type-Specific FMEAs

  • Failure Mode Libraries

  • Proactive Risk Elimination

NO. 4

Engineered Maintenance
Strategies

We build maintenance plans tailored to your needs.
Each strategy is grounded in OEM specs, performance data, and plant realities.

  • Task Libraries by Asset Type

  • Preventive & Predictive Scheduling

  • Integration with Work Planning Systems

NO. 5

Lubrication Science & Program Development

Lubrication is often overlooked — but it’s one of the most powerful tools in reliability.

We help you build or improve your lubrication program using proven best practices and engineering-backed standards.

  • Grease & Oil Specification by Asset Type

  • Contamination Control & Storage Best Practices

  • Lube Program Audits & Optimization

NO. 6

Inventory Management
Operating System

We clean up your parts, eliminate bloat, and give you control over what’s on your shelves.

No more overstock. No more mystery items. Just a system that works.

  • Inventory Optimization & Right-Sizing

  • Bill of Materials Alignment

  • Storeroom Organization & Governance

NO. 7

Work Management
Process Design

We improve how work flows — from the planner’s desk to the technician’s wrench.

That means fewer delays, less chaos, and better use of your skilled labor.

  • Planning & Scheduling Frameworks

  • Backlog Management

  • Role Clarity & Workflow Mapping

NO. 8

Predictive & Condition Monitoring Technologies

Don’t wait for failure. We help you monitor asset health and intervene early — before small issues turn into big problems.

  • Sensor Strategy & Installation Guidance

  • Vibration, Ultrasound, and Thermography Support

  • Data Routing & Analysis Recommendations

NO. 9

Precision Maintenance
Application

We help your team apply consistent, proven practices that extend equipment life and improve performance.

From alignment to torque to lubrication, we bring clarity and structure to the techniques that matter most — so every task is done right, every time.

  • Standardized PM Techniques

  • On-Site Procedure Audits

  • Maintenance Craft Coaching

NO. 10

Progressive Maintenance
Analytics

Turn your maintenance data into meaningful insights that drive action and improvement.

We make sure your team has the information and tools needed to make confident, informed decisions, whether it’s tracking KPIs, or uncovering trends

  • KPI Definition & Custom Dashboards

  • Trend & Root Cause Analytics

  • Improvement Targeting & Tracking

NO. 11

Prescriptive Work
Order Application

Why wait for failure when your system can act for you?

We help build triggers that auto-generate work orders based on rules, runtime, or condition thresholds.

  • Rules-Based Logic for WOs

  • CMMS & IoT Integration

  • Preventive-to-Prescriptive Evolution

NO. 12

Leadership Support
& Backfill

Need help now? We provide experienced interim or long-term professionals who can lead the charge while your systems evolve.

  • Planner/Scheduler Placement

  • Maintenance Manager Support

  • Reliability Engineer Contracting

NO. 13

Technician Training & Skills Development

A good system is nothing without capable hands. We train your frontline to execute maintenance the right way — consistently and confidently.

  • On-the-Job Training

  • Procedure Development & Reinforcement

  • Technical Coaching for Craftspeople

Who Is Asset-Rx For?

Asset-Rx is built for:

  • Plants stuck in reactive maintenance mode

  • Facilities where equipment failures are common and costly

  • Teams with underused or poorly structured CMMS systems

  • Organizations that want to organize their parts, work, and people around reliability

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • A cleaner, clearer CMMS and storeroom

  • Maintenance plans that match the reality of your assets

  • A skilled, consistent, empowered frontline

  • Systems and standards that make daily reliability a reality

Why Choose Asset-Rx?

Whether you're starting with a single initiative or overhauling your entire maintenance ecosystem, Asset-Rx adapts to your goals. We bring industry-leading practices, field-tested tools, and a collaborative approach to build reliability into every layer of your operation.