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.