Systems Engineering in Public Transport
In a joint event last night between the AMCouncil and SESA (Systems Engineering Society of Australia) we brought together the philosophies and disciplines of Asset Management and Systems Engineering in Public Transport. It was interesting hearing different perspectives from panellists Len Neist, Anthea Antonio, Heather Moody and Paul O’Hallaron as they touched on using both asset management and systems engineering to break down any silos and to better understand and address the interfaces and interdependencies.
The AMCouncil Melbourne Chapter welcomed a delegation from Jakarta Province in Indonesia as part of their visit to Melbourne on Friday afternoon, 3rd August, who were seeking information sharing in asset management.
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australiasia (IPWEA) has kindly extended a special discount to Asset Management Council members for their upcoming Asset Management Congress.
Sydney Trains manages and maintains an asset portfolio valued at more than $39 billion with an annual maintenance budget of $1.2 billion. Managing and maintaining assets effectively is key to achieving their goal to keep Sydney and NSW moving.