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asset lifecycle management for oems

Asset Lifecycle Management for OEMs: The Definitive Guide

KEY TAKEAWAYS What Asset Lifecycle Management Means for OEMs Asset lifecycle management for OEMs is the process of tracking industrial equipment from the point of shipment through installation, active operation, maintenance, and eventual replacement, across customer facilities the manufacturer does not own or control, in order to identify and capture aftermarket revenue opportunities including parts, […]

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Customer Retention in Manufacturing: Why OEMs Lose Accounts (and How to Stop It)

Customer churn in manufacturing is the gradual loss of existing accounts through declining purchasing activity, lapsed service contracts, and eventual competitive displacement – typically without a single formal cancellation event. Unlike SaaS or consumer businesses, where churn is a measurable subscription metric, industrial customer churn is a slow fade that most OEMs don’t recognize until

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aftermarket parts strategy

Aftermarket Parts Strategy Playbook for Industrial OEMs

An aftermarket parts strategy is how an industrial OEM systematically identifies, prices, and sells replacement parts and components into its existing customer base – moving beyond reactive order-taking to proactive, data-driven revenue generation. Aftermarket parts strategies cover which accounts to target, what parts to offer, when to engage, and how to price – all informed

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Installed Base Analytics

Installed Base Analytics: The OEM’s Most Underused Growth Lever

Installed base analytics is the practice of collecting, unifying, and analyzing data about every piece of equipment an OEM has manufactured, sold, and deployed, to identify revenue, service, and retention opportunities across the entire asset lifecycle. It transforms fragmented records scattered across ERP, CRM, field service, and spreadsheets into a single, actionable view of what’s

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Aftermarket Priorities 2026

2026 Aftermarket Priorities: What Industrial OEM Leaders Told Us [Download PDF]

Aftermarket is no longer a “nice-to-have” profit center. It is the engine of value creation for industrial OEMs – and in 2026, that engine is under real pressure.​ To understand what’s really keeping aftermarket leaders up at night, we surveyed decision-makers from industrial OEMs across North America and Europe about their top priorities, fears, and

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a holistic view of your Installed Base

Why you need more than a CRM or FSM system alone to get a holistic view of Installed Base

Leveraging just the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) or FSM (Field Service Management) system alone for a holistic view of the Installed Base and to generate actionable insights may not be sufficient for several reasons: Limited Data Scope: CRM systems typically focus on customer interactions, sales, and marketing data. FSM systems are more oriented toward managing

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Build vs Buy an Installed Base Intelligence Platform

Build vs Buy an Installed Base Intelligence Platform – Strategic Decision Framework

In the world of Industrial OEMs, deciding whether to ‘build’ or ‘buy’ an Installed Base Intelligence platform is a big decision that can shape an Industrial OEM’s growth. This ebook breaks down this decision, offering practical insights and strategies to help Industrial OEMs make the right choice for their business growth. This “Build vs Buy

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