--- title: New Mexico Power Gen Improves EAM ROI with Data Strategy Framework description: New Mexico’s largest power generator improved EAM ROI with a Data Strategy Standard, full asset hierarchy, and master data configuration—guided by Nexus Global. image: https://blog.nexusglobal.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/PNM_DOCS_%20Featured%20Image%20(1408%20%C3%97%20833%20px).png --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/new-mexico-power-gen-company-improves-eam-roi-with-data-strategy#main-content) [![Nexus Logo PNG White](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nexus%20Logo%20PNG%20White.png?width=1600&height=645&name=Nexus%20Logo%20PNG%20White.png "Nexus Logo PNG White")](https://www.nexusglobal.com) [![Nexus Logo PNG Black](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nexus%20Logo%20PNG%20Black.png?width=1600&height=645&name=Nexus%20Logo%20PNG%20Black.png "Nexus Logo PNG Black")](https://www.nexusglobal.com) - [Software](https://www.nexusglobal.com/software) - Business Optimizer - 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The result: cleaner data, better EAM adoption, and faster ROI—supported by APM methods, tools, and coaching. ## Client Challenge (EAM ROI stalled by poor data) The utility’s EAM value was constrained by inconsistent asset hierarchies, incomplete master data, and uneven code usage—making reporting and planning unreliable. > With over half a million customers, reliability is a top priority for the power company. "Maintaining reliability is an ongoing process, and we are constantly investing to ensure that our thousands of miles of transmission and distribution lines, and hundreds of substations can continue to provide the electricity our customers rely on,” notes an executive leader. “It all starts by knowing what we have and getting our master data correct." ## Our Approach ([Data Strategy Standard + Build the Right Data](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/data-management)) #### Asset Hierarchy Design & Governance - Design hierarchy for maintenance reporting; publish naming & roll-up rules - Assign data owners; implement change control and audits #### Master Data Model: Classes, Attributes, and Naming - Define equipment classes with required attributes and units - Standardize naming patterns; [validate](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/data-management/dataoptimizer) with dropdowns/picklists #### Code Sets for Work, Failure, and Cause (ISO 14224 Aligned) - Curate short, owned code lists; require closeout coding - Train on failure vs. cause; weekly reviews for compliance #### EAM/CMMS Configuration and User Adoption Support - Configure picklists, templates, and closeout checklists - Coach planners and supervisors to sustain discipline > “Through initial discussions, it was apparent the client’s current EAM system was not delivering as promised,” explains Nexus Global CEO, Larry Olson. “Rather than the EAM working for them, the team was working for the EAM. They required an immediate turnaround of the situation to make the EAM work as intended. Our recommendation was to develop a data standard for the whole organization.” ## Outcomes (Efficiency, Data Quality, and ROI) Expect faster work planning, more accurate cost rollups, and reliable KPI reporting (MTBF/MTTR, backlog, bad actors)—driving higher adoption and [visible ROI from the EAM investment](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/apm-more-than-just-eam). > "By applying our strategic approach to Asset Performance Management (APM), the uncertainty of what field assets were maintained will now be transparent within the client’s EAM. Additionally, the data structure will be built in accordance with a globally recognized KKS (Identification System for Power Stations) standard," confirmed Larry Olson. ## Lessons Learned for Power Generation - Build hierarchy for [maintenance](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/strategy-management)—not projects - Keep code sets short, curated, and owned by a data steward - Make closeout coding mandatory; review weekly ### How does data quality affect EAM and CMMS ROI? EAM and CMMS systems depend on accurate, standardized data to support maintenance planning, reporting, cost analysis, and reliability decisions. Inconsistent asset records, incomplete master data, and poor code usage can reduce system adoption and make reporting unreliable. Improving the underlying data helps organizations get greater value from their EAM or CMMS investment.  ### What is an EAM data strategy? An EAM data strategy defines how asset and maintenance data should be structured, standardized, governed, and maintained. It can include asset hierarchies, equipment classes and attributes, naming conventions, work codes, failure and cause codes, data ownership, and change-control requirements. Learn more about Nexus Global’s [Data Management](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/data-management?utm_source=chatgpt.com) approach. ### Why is asset hierarchy important for maintenance and reliability? An asset hierarchy organizes equipment into a consistent structure so maintenance work, costs, failures, and performance can be associated with the correct assets. A well-designed hierarchy improves maintenance reporting, cost rollups, planning, and reliability analysis. The project featured in this article specifically redesigned the hierarchy around maintenance reporting and established naming and roll-up rules.  ### How does standardized master data improve maintenance performance? Standardized master data gives maintenance teams consistent information about equipment classes, attributes, naming conventions, work types, and failure information. This improves the quality of planning and reporting while making reliability KPIs such as **MTBF and MTTR** more trustworthy. Learn more about improving asset data with [Data Optimizer™](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/data-management/dataoptimizer?utm_source=chatgpt.com). ### Why is data governance important after an EAM implementation? Data governance helps maintain the quality of asset information after implementation. Establishing data owners, change controls, validation rules, audits, and required closeout practices prevents asset and maintenance data from gradually becoming inconsistent. The project specifically included data ownership, change control, audits, standardized code lists, and regular compliance reviews.  - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Implementing an Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS)](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Reactive%20Stage%20(11%20x%208%20in)%20(Website).png)](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/implementing-an-asset-management-data-standard-amds) #### [Implementing an Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS)](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/implementing-an-asset-management-data-standard-amds) [![Picture of Doug Robey | CMRP, CRL](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/956dd448a701e49e9f8bd4c5381c0b29) Doug Robey | CMRP, CRL](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/author/doug-robey-cmrp-crl) Learn how to implement an Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS) to improve CMMS data quality, MTBF/MTTR analysis, and reliability—plus governance... 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