The future of the defence force looks to be integrating its human assets with new robotic assets, coming together in a program to become joint lethal protectors.
The use of advanced technologies in battle are increasing and it is predicted that by the middle of this century, military forces will contain many thousands of robots, and our human commanders and soldiers will l be informed and guided by artificial intelligence1.
The Asset Management Council’s conference, AMPEAK20, will showcase World Asset Management Day on 21st April 2020 in Melbourne.
To whet your appetite regarding the exciting things that are happening in asset management around the world, in this article we’ll take a brief look across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand. Often the brunt of jokes about sheep or lauded for their Prime Minister, New Zealand is a country of green spaces, white-topped mountains, and rich, varied assets.
There is often tension between various stakeholders when it comes to the cost of maintenance of physical assets. Leadership within most organisations seeks a return on investment, and many times, it can be difficult to grasp the juggle between the cost of maintaining assets and the bottom line. There can be issues between the maintenance and operations departments, often with the two working in silos and an unhealthy level of confusion about each other’s specific tasks.
A small town with a big name opened a new rail freight terminal in early December 2019. In the northern region of Victoria, Ultima, with a population of 174 at the 2016 census, has welcomed the upgrade of the Manangatang rail line.
The Qube Ultima Intermodal Terminal currently receives two trains each week, but it is expected to increase to three or four trains per week. The train service will take up to 4,000 trucks from Victorian roads each year.
The small county town of Denham, Western Australia, about 100kms from Carnarvon, looks to become a model host to a new energy solution.
Denham is home to about 700 Australians. For the past twenty years, Denham’s electricity has been sourced from a combination of diesel and wind-generated power. Horizon own and operate the diesel facility, with the wind farm owned by Synergy. Both the current assets are aging, ready for disposal.
Engineers Australia have updated their code of ethics. Take a moment to review the EA code of ethics available on the EA website here.
As asset management practitioners, we use our knowledge and skills for the benefit of the community, to create solutions for a sustainable future. As a Technical Society of Engineers Australia the Asset Management Council adopts the Engineers Australia Code of Ethics as an ethical framework for members to use when exercising their judgement in the practice of asset management and as members of the Asset Management Council more broadly.
They continue to commit all members, and any non-members certified under the Asset Management Certification Scheme to demonstrating integrity, practicing competently, exercising leadership and promoting sustainability.