Reliability of Inventory Data in Maximo

Based upon concerns regarding the reliability of data in Maximo, we conducted an evaluation of inventory data in Maximo to determine if (1) data entered into key inventory fields in Maximo was valid and (2) key inventory fields were utilized consistently. We found most key inventory fields were utilized; however, some of the key fields contained invalid data. Specifically, we determined there was invalid data in fields related to (1) quality assurance levels, (2) inventory status, (3) item descriptions, (4) units of measure, and (5) sites.