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IMA FLAGSHIP RESEARCH STUDIES

The IMA Flagship Research Studies represent a curated body of strategic research initiatives focused on advancing global maintenance, reliability, and asset management practices. These studies address critical industry gaps, including maintenance standards, digital transformation, workforce capability, and performance optimization across industrial sectors.

 

Developed in collaboration with international experts and institutions, they provide evidence-based insights and practical frameworks that support organizations in improving operational excellence and long-term asset sustainability. Collectively, they serve as a foundational knowledge base guiding the evolution of global maintenance practices under the International Maintenance Association (IMA).

IMA FLAGSHIP
RESEARCH STUDIES

Case Study: SEC National Grid SA Case Study

A real-world case study demonstrating how digital technologies can transform utility asset management and maintenance practices within a national electricity transmission network, improving reliability, operational efficiency, asset visibility, and decision-making capabilities.

Presentation: Digitalization of Assets, Facilities, and Maintenance Management

A comprehensive study exploring how digital technologies are transforming asset management, facility management, and maintenance operations. The research examines digital maturity, emerging technologies, implementation strategies, and best practices that enable organizations to improve reliability, efficiency, and decision-making across the asset lifecycle.

Case Study: Digitizing the Certification of Aptitude for Service (CAS) for Locomotives 2025

Digitizing the Certification of Aptitude for Service (CAS) for Locomotives – A case study examining the digital transformation of locomotive certification processes within the Spanish railway network.

Survey: Maintenance Management Process Digitalization Survey 2025

Maintenance Management Process Digitalization Survey – An international survey benchmarking the adoption, challenges, and benefits of digital maintenance management practices.

Maintenance Education and Training (ME&T) 2019

Maintenance Education and Training Study – An evaluation of global maintenance education and workforce development practices to identify future competency and training requirements.

The Role of Maintenance Standard 2022

The Role of Maintenance Standards in Achieving Excellence in Industry 4.0 – A study investigating how maintenance standards support operational excellence, technology adoption, and industrial transformation.

Guidelines to Digitalization of Assets, Facilities, and Maintenance Management 2025

To develop a practical guideline supporting organizations in their digital transformation journey across asset management, facility management, and maintenance operations.

Global Maintenance Certification Standards (Landscape and Gaps) 2026

Global Maintenance Certification Standards Study: Landscape and Gaps – A global assessment of maintenance certification frameworks, competency standards, and professional recognition systems to identify gaps and opportunities for harmonization.

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