APM Optimizer™ Supports Maximo at Power Gen Co-op

A not-for-profit generation & transmission co-op in Kentucky engaged Nexus Global to prepare for an IBM Maximo implementation. Using the APM Optimizer™ approach, we’re developing the complete asset register and asset classifications across facilities to accelerate adoption and reliable reporting.

Client Profile (G&T Co‑op, Mission, Scale)

Brief overview of the cooperative’s generation & transmission scope and service territory.

Maximo Readiness Challenge (Data & Structure)

To ensure Maximo delivers value on day one, the co‑op needed a complete, standardized asset register and classifications that support planning, cost rollups, and reliability reporting across sites.

"The company is rolling out Maximo throughout the organization and it has been riddled with delays and inconsistencies,” indicates Doug Robey, President of Nexus Global. “One site, in particular, is proactive in becoming Maximo ready and will have a smoother rollout and a well-prepared adoption process for the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system of choice."

APM Optimizer™ Approach (What We’re Building)

Asset Register & Hierarchy (Site → Area → System → Equipment)

• Build multi‑level hierarchy across facilities

• Align roll‑ups to planning, cost, and KPI reporting

Equipment Classes & Attributes (Standard MDM)

• Define classes with required attributes and units

• Configure picklists and validation rules; assign data owners

Work/Failure/Cause Code Sets (ISO‑Aligned)

• Normalize code sets to improve closeout quality

• Map codes to dashboards and KPIs

Maximo Configuration Artifacts

• Template lists and forms that reflect the standard

• Governance: owners, change control, and audits

Expected Outcomes for Maximo Go‑Live (Adoption, KPIs)

Faster planning, accurate cost rollups, and trustworthy KPIs in Maximo—raising user adoption and shortening time‑to‑value.

Why Co‑ops Benefit from APM Optimizer™

Shared standards reduce support burden, keep data clean across plants, and accelerate onboarding of new sites and crews.