AssetManagementSysteme

AssetManagementSysteme is a class of software and processes used by organizations to manage assets across their lifecycle, from procurement to disposal. In practice, the term covers both the technology that records asset data and the governance practices that control how assets are acquired, used, maintained, and retired.

An AssetManagementSysteme maintains a centralized asset registry, tracks asset attributes such as type, owner, location, warranty, and financial details, and supports lifecycle activities from purchase requests to retirement. It typically includes modules for inventory management, maintenance scheduling, procurement, depreciation and financial integration, compliance reporting, and analytics.

Assets can be physical (machines, buildings), IT assets (servers, laptops, software licenses), or intangible (copyrights). The system enables barcode or RFID tagging, automated discovery, and location tracking to improve visibility.

Deployment options include on-premises, cloud, or hybrid configurations, and integration with ERP, financial systems, CMMS/EAM, and IT service management tools. A well-designed model uses a defined data schema with fields such as asset_id, type, status, location, custodian, purchase date, and depreciation class.

Standards such as ISO 55000 provide a framework for asset management governance, while ITIL and other frameworks guide IT asset management practices.

Benefits include better asset utilization, reduced total cost of ownership, improved regulatory compliance, and clearer asset risk management. Common challenges are data quality, data migration, change management, and ensuring security in cloud deployments.