--- title: NZ Energy Retailer Improves PMO & Uptime with Strategy Optimizer™ description: A New Zealand energy retailer boosted uptime with a PMO program supported by Strategy Optimizer streamlining strategies, job plans, and closeout quality. image: https://blog.nexusglobal.com/hubfs/BLOG_Genesis%20Energy_Featured%20Image%20(1408%20%C3%97%20833%20px)%20PR.png --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/nz-energy-retailer-improves-pmo-and-uptime-with-so-1#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 - Data Optimizer - 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Using Strategy Optimizer to standardize strategy logic and rollout, the team refined job plans, aligned code sets, and raised closeout discipline for faster, more reliable execution.   ## Why PMO Now (Reliability + Cost Focus for Retailers) Budget pressure and growing portfolios demand value‑added PMs, [standardized job plans](https://www.nexusglobal.com/strategyopt), and reliable closeout data.   ## Engagement Scope #### **Strategy Review & Optimization (Strategy Optimizer Method)** - Remove non‑value tasks; add condition‑based checks - Set risk‑based intervals and triggers #### **Job Plan Quality & Materials Readiness** - Standard templates (scope, tools, parts, safety, estimates) - Kitting lists and staging gates #### **Work Management Cadence ([Planning/Scheduling](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/work-management))** - Weekly plan–do–check cycle with schedule freeze - Readiness gates to protect execution #### [**CMMS Closeout Quality**](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/data-management) - Mandatory time, parts, and failure/cause codes - Picklists/validation rules and supervisor review > “The pilot study will deliver a weeklong workshop to serve as a result-driven proof of concept with respect to Strategy Optimization,” explains Nexus Global CEO/President Larry Olson. “The methodology will be a blend of the Nexus Global Strategy Optimization Process and the principles of Consequence Driven Maintenance (CDM) to provide the client with a revised maintenance strategy and recommendations for increasing [overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)](https://www.reliableplant.com/Read/11785/overall-equipment-effectiveness)and reducing unplanned stoppages within the power station.” ## Early Results & Expected Impact Higher schedule adherence, fewer breaks in execution, clearer KPI reporting, and better uptime from value‑added PMs. ## Lessons for Energy Retailers (Governance, Change Control) Keep task libraries short and owned; publish a change log; audit closeout weekly to sustain gains. ### What is Planned Maintenance Optimization (PMO)? Planned Maintenance Optimization (PMO) is the process of reviewing and improving preventive maintenance activities to ensure they are necessary, value-added, and aligned with asset risk and failure modes. PMO can help eliminate unnecessary tasks, introduce condition-based maintenance, and establish more appropriate maintenance intervals.  ### How does Strategy Optimizer support maintenance optimization? Strategy Optimizer™ provides a structured approach for developing, managing, and deploying maintenance strategies. It helps organizations evaluate failure modes, establish risk-based maintenance activities, optimize PM intervals, and standardize strategies across similar assets. Learn more about [Strategy Optimizer™](https://www.nexusglobal.com/strategyopt?utm_source=chatgpt.com). ### How can PM optimization improve equipment uptime? PM optimization helps improve uptime by focusing maintenance resources on activities that address meaningful equipment risks and failure modes. Removing non-value-added tasks, introducing condition-based checks, improving job readiness, and establishing appropriate maintenance intervals can reduce unnecessary work and help prevent unplanned stoppages. The energy retailer engagement targeted higher schedule adherence and improved uptime through these practices.  ### Why are job planning and CMMS closeout important after PM optimization? An optimized maintenance strategy only creates value when the work can be executed effectively and the results are captured. Standardized job plans help ensure technicians have the correct scope, tools, parts, safety information, and estimates, while quality CMMS closeout captures labor, materials, and failure information that can be used to evaluate and continuously improve the strategy. 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