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Maximo World 2025 Recap
PunchOut Calculator
Calculate potential savings and efficiency gains from PunchOut catalog shopping in Maximo.
Quick Quote Calculator
Estimate time and cost savings from faster vendor quoting directly from requisitions.
EzReq Calculator
Estimate requisition time savings using a simplified Maximo requesting experience.
Stores Kiosk Calculator
Calculate labor savings & process improvements from self service storeroom kiosks.
Maximo
Enterprise asset management system for maintenance inventory procurement operations
Procure to Pay
End to end process from requisition through payment
Inventory Management
Tracking controlling spare parts availability stock levels
Storeroom Management
Operating locations where MRO materials stored issued
Catalog Management
Maintaining approved item catalogs for compliant purchasing
Item Standardization
Reducing duplicate items improving purchasing efficiency accuracy
PunchOut Shopping
Guided vendor shopping with contracts pricing applied
EzReq
Modern Maximo interface simplifying requisition creation process
Requisition Automation
Automatically populating vendor pricing sourcing data
RFx
General term for sourcing quotation requests
Vendor Portal
Supplier interface for orders quotes invoices
Vendor Integration
Electronic connectivity between Maximo suppliers
cXML Framework
Architecture supporting scalable repeatable supplier integrations
Receiving
Verifying delivery quantity condition in Maximo
Invoice Automation
Electronic processing of supplier invoices efficiently
Scan & Go
Issuing materials using barcode or QR scanning
MRO Supply Chain
Managing materials purchasing storage distribution supporting asset maintenance
P2P Automation
Technology automating procure to pay workflows approvals
Inventory Optimization
Balancing service levels demand inventory carrying costs
Open Storeroom
Self service storeroom allowing technicians issue materials
Vendor Catalog
Supplier maintained catalog with pricing availability data
PunchOut
Shopping supplier websites maintaining Maximo procurement control
Guided Buying
Purchasing experience directing users to approved items
Material Request
Request issuing inventory items directly from stock
Sourcing
Identifying selecting suppliers to meet operational requirements
Quick Quote
Fast vendor quoting directly from requisitions
Procurement Portal
Central platform for buyer supplier collaboration
cXML
Standard XML format for procurement document exchange
P2P Integration
Linking procurement systems across procure pay lifecycle
ASN
Advance notice of shipment sent by vendors
Stores Kiosk
Self service system issuing parts without staff
After Hours
Allowing material access outside staffed operating hours
Maintenance Operations
Parts tools services required to keep equipment operating
P2P Optimization
Improving procurement efficiency cost control visibility
Mobile Inventory
Managing inventory using mobile devices at work
Satellite Storeroom
Decentralized storerooms located near maintenance work areas
Item Master
Centralized material records with descriptions specifications units
PunchOut Catalog
Real time supplier catalog accessed directly from Maximo
Purchase Requisition
Formal request in Maximo to acquire materials
Inventory Search
Finding available items across storerooms quickly efficiently
RFQ
Request sent to vendors for pricing quotes
Line Awarding
Awarding requisition lines to multiple vendors
Order Hub
System connecting Maximo to suppliers for orders
cXML Integration
Connecting Maximo with supplier systems using cXML
Logistics
Movement of materials from suppliers to job sites
Three Way Match
Matching purchase order receipt invoice before payment
Self Service
Unstaffed storeroom improving access availability efficiency
Storeroom Automation
Using technology to automate material issuing processes