Download or read book Physical Asset Management Handbook written by John S. Mitchell and published by Clarion. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This definitive handbook provides a practical overview for executives, managers, and team members charged with gaining maximum productivity and effectiveness from systems and equipment in response to stated mission/business/operating imperatives. The book is a top-to-bottom review of the processes, practices, technology, implementation, and results attainable with Physical Asset Management. Physical Asset Management Handbook, Third Edition addresses financial requirements, including conservation of capital. It illustrates how generic processes and technology can be assembled to provide maximum results for a given mission, business, and set of operating conditions. ?Soft? issues?such as culture, organization, communication, ownership, compensation, and training?are addressed as integral elements that are vital to the success of Physical Asset Management.