Tag Archives: asset management

Managing aging infrastructure: Worth the effort?

As the world’s population grows, the energy demand continues to increase. ExxonMobil, an oil corporation in North America, informs that developing countries account for 100% of demand increase because of the advancements in technology and growing population. With this increased demand, it is critical that we properly manage aging assets. In this blog post, I will […]

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What is Strategy in Strategic Asset Management?

I bet you have heard collocation “Strategic Asset Management.” If our reasoning is similar, you didn’t even think “strategic” actually means something. Many companies use a tinsel-like description of their services, such as “strategic,” “technical,” or “risk-averse,” just as a client trap. When in reality, “strategic” in “strategic asset management” completely changes the point of […]

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F for finances or friendship? German-Ukrainian partnership in water and waste water management

Water and waste water management is one of the most underrated activities completed unseen by most citizens. However, proper or improper management of water, ponds, rivers and wastewater can significantly affect the quality of life and even the health of future generations. Damage to water and sanitation facilities did not get the same recognition as […]

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Digitalization as the future of asset management: Case of Diia

You are reading this article using the Internet on a laptop or smartphone. So, you’re engaged in technology. Still, I believe justifying the significance of technology nowadays is wasting time because nobody can imagine the modern world without technology. Digitalization, though, is a more complex phenomenon but not less crucial. Asset Management, in particular, can […]

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What is something we cannot see but cannot live without? Space infrastructure and its roles and status

Fellow readers, meliorate hopes each of you had a calm and warm Christmas vacation. The year has been challenging for all of us, but it also gave us various opportunities. Remember that the power to make the next year better is in our hands. 2023 will be out of this space! By the way, concerning […]

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Deutsche Bahn fällt heute aus. What is happening with the world’s leader in railway?

We all know Deutsche Bahn. Been there, done that. Surprisingly, everybody has opinions toward this company and regional companies such as Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB), belonging to city of Cologne. Believe me, I have too many things to say (complain about). Furthermore, the government launchd a remarkable program, 9-euro ticket, puting even more pressure on public […]

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German Chapter of the IAM Conference: Providing an orientation ― shaping change

You call it “Long time no see,” I call it mid-autumn burnout. No new articles for a long time, but many compelling ideas and insights I have now. Such as a conference of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM). The IAM is the Institute of Asset Management that connects more than 30,000 asset managers from […]

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Update on current state of Ukrainian infrastructure: cooperation with the EU

Since the last article on Ukrainian infrastructure, many things have changed. russia continued shelling critical infrastructure, damaging nearly 40% of essential facilities before winter. Ukraine has to halt energy transmission to Europe, depriving neighboring countries such as Moldova and Romania of sufficient energy supplies. How do European countries help, and what steps do they plan […]

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Why is asset management like philosophy – perspective of Mike Beck

During my work at meliorate, one of the harshest challenges for me was understanding the organizational system. I tried to research it to understand the consulting firm structure and positions’ meanings. Although I comprehended it theoretically, some concepts were challenging for me to realize practically. Partner’s role in consulting organizations is one of them. Mike […]

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What happened in Ukraine on the 10-12th of October? Challenges for energy exports

All of us are extremely lucky to live in a peaceful country, which makes us resistant to our people’s problems. This week was full of threats for Ukraine and Ukrainians. russians shelled most cities, including the region I come from, which was considered the most peaceful in Ukraine. They damaged essential infrastructure – what were […]

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