The procurement of integrated asset management computer systems.

Author(s)
Hunter, E.
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Abstract

This paper describes the author's experience in the procurement of computer based roading asset management systems including their evaluation, selection, implementation and development. Issues covered in the paper include: 1. the reasons for securing an integrated computer system; 2. the basis for deciding on a commercial or in-house system; 3. identification and evaluation of candidate systems; 4. product mix; 5. post selection trial and assessment for system implementation; 6. supplier management; 7. organisational issues and training; 8. organisational customisation and development; 9. support, maintenance and upgrading. The paper discusses the organisational management needs related to all of the above. The outcomes discussed have general application for organisations considering or undertaking a system implementation and these are addressed in the paper with a number of conclusions and recommendations. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E217099.

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C 44481 (In: C 44468 CD-ROM) /10 / ITRD E217018
Source

In: ARRB08 collaborate: research partnering with practitioners : proceedings of the 23rd ARRB Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, 30 July - 1 August 2008, 13 p., 1 ref.

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