Tag: Asset Management
You can’t digitise chaos: Building a smarter campus
October 22, 2026
A smart campus sounds like a technology project. In practice, it is an operating maturity project. Across engineering, maintenance, facilities contracts and improvement programmes, I have repeatedly seen the same pattern: organisations invest in new technology before establishing a dependable view of their assets, processes and responsibilities. The technology may be capable, but it ends […]
Enterprise asset management begins with better decisions
Asset management is the way organisations connect long-term objectives with decisions about the performance, risk and cost of their physical assets. Its greatest challenge is often not a lack of systems, data or models. It is how people across the organisation make decisions together. Why asset management depends on shared decisions Asset management is often […]
Asset Management Masterclass or Awareness Training? Start with the role, not the course
September 21, 2026
I get asked this question quite often: Should I do the Asset Management Masterclass, or would the Asset Management Awareness Training be enough? It is a fair question, especially because the two options overlap in the asset management theory they cover. But when choosing asset management training, I normally start somewhere else. Instead of asking […]
Pragma appoints Stephan Kornelius as Chief Executive Officer
September 4, 2026
Experienced Pragma executive takes the helm on 1 October as the business continues its next phase of growth. The Pragma Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephan Kornelius as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. Stephan has been part of Pragma’s executive leadership since joining the business in 2017. Over this time, […]
No time for training? Look at what is taking the time.
July 29, 2026
“Not now. The team is too busy.” It is one of the most understandable reasons for postponing training in asset-intensive work. That objection is usually grounded in reality. In a lean operation, capacity is often fully committed before the day begins. The people who most need development are frequently the same people everyone depends on […]
Why MRO inventory is different from other inventory classes
April 13, 2026
MRO inventory differs from other inventory classes because demand is irregular, the consequences of stockouts are often far greater, criticality matters more than usage velocity, and repairable items and obsolescence add complexity that traditional inventory models do not handle well. Most businesses do not lose uptime because they do not own spare parts. They lose […]
Asset Management Masterclass: Strategic training for leaders driving performance, reliability and results
November 21, 2025
Author | Karen Greyling – Business Development Manager In asset-intensive industries, leaders are under growing pressure to improve performance, optimise costs, and manage risk, all while meeting global standards such as ISO 55000. Too often, however, asset management initiatives remain fragmented, struggle for executive buy-in, and fail to deliver sustainable results. The Pragma Asset Management […]
Beyond compliance: Why repeated maturity assessments define asset performance leadership
Author | Stephan Kornelius – Pragma Professional Services Business Lead In asset-intensive industries, leaders face mounting pressure to deliver sustainable performance amid budget constraints, rising risk, and increasing scrutiny from boards and investors. Yet many organisations still lack an objective, repeatable way to understand how effectively their assets are being managed – or how asset […]
Pragma’s perspective on what the proposed South African budget means for infrastructure governance
March 13, 2025
Author | Stephan Kornelius – Pragma Professional Services Business Lead Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 National Budget Speech tried to present a balanced approach to funding both social spending and economic recovery, strongly emphasising infrastructure investment. Pragma’s Professional Services Business Lead, Stephan Kornelius, shared his insights on key aspects of the budget and its implications […]
Revitalising South Africa – a better path to infrastructure renewal
January 2, 2025
Author | Bani Kgosana, Pragma CRO South Africa faces an extraordinary opportunity to transform its government-owned assets and enhance public infrastructure. By leveraging reputable companies with proven expertise, such as Pragma, and focusing on effective maintenance strategies, the country can pave the way for a brighter future. The government can no longer afford fruitless, unstructured […]
