NODEM- A Tool Endorsed by NAMS Group

Low Cost Optimized Decision

Making Platform

for

Asset Management

Background of NODEMBackground of NODEM

• Supporting of dTIMS Implementation (since 1998)– RAMM Interface, Reporting and Auditing Functions etc

• Supporting of Research And Project Needs (since 1999)– HDM-3/HDM-4 Model Comparison, Transit Sectioning Project,

Transit Calibration Sections Project etc

• Supporting of Survey Data Processing and Validation (since 1999)– Annual Data Collection, Processing and Presentation etc for

various Councils

• Become NODEM ( since 2005)– Incorporate Requirements from NAMS ODM Guideline– Obtain NAMS Endorsement

• Used as Platform for Applications (since 2000)– New Zealand and Overseas

For Optimised Decision Making For Optimised Decision Making

• NAMS Group has released ‘Optimised Decision Making’ (ODM) Guidelines in 2004 for decision making and economic analysis of the maintenance, renewal and replacement of infrastructure assets.

Decisions made based on quadruple bottom line (QBL), i.e. social, cultural, economical and environmental factors, would ensure sustainable management of the infrastructure assets. NODEM can be used to undertake economic analysis, risk analysis and multi-criteria analysis and thus QBL reporting is possible.

• NODEM as ‘flexible’ and ‘low cost’ software platform is specifically developed, so that the ODM guidelines could be implemented for various assets and for cross asset optimisation

Why NODEM ?Why NODEM ?• LOW cost option

– System available in VERY reasonable price

• Single system for all aspect of Decision Making, i.e.– Can undertake economic optimisation, risk assessment, valuation,

cross asset optimisation

• Proven Platform– Has been used for developing various asset management systems

• Customisable User Interface– User can modify the user interface to make it easy to operate– Fully compatible with MS Access and MS Excel

• Extremely Flexible– Wizards and Designers available for all functionalities. ENGINEER

can customise system. PROGRAMMER NOT NEEDED– Can be used to build simplified as well as complicated systems

• Supported by a team of Experienced Asset Management Specialists

NODEM is:NODEM is:• A Low Cost & Flexible

Software Platform to build Reporting and Decision Making Tools

• Specifically Designed and marketed as off-the-Shelf software in NZ and Australia

• Can be Easily Integrated with Existing Systems to Fill Gaps

• Provides Added Value in Decision Making process

DATABASE (RAMM, SIMS)

NODEM

ANALYSIS TOOL ( NZdTIMS ,

HDM - 4, PEM)

PROCESS DATA

REPORTING ANALYSIS

THEMATIC MAPS REPORT

GRAPH

NODEMNODEM – Available Modules – Available Modules– NODEM for Kerbs and Channel – NODEM for Streetlight– NODEM for Bridges– NODEM for Footpaths– NODEM for Pipelines– NODEM for Seawalls– NODEM Programme– NODEM Programme Audit– NODEM dataView

Minor customisation of these modules is generally needed to replicate local conditions

and practicesAsset Management System for any other Assets can be easily configured in NODEM due to its in-

built flexibility

NODEMNODEM used for: used for: • Data Analysis

– Generating information on inventory, current condition and level of service in form of reports, strip-maps, graphs & Gis Maps;

– Defining target Level of Service (LOS) or Long-term performance standard for Asset Preservation;

– Needs analysis for achieving LOS.• Benefit Cost Analysis

(Including Community Optimisation)– Predictive modelling;– Quantifying benefits and costs;– Evaluate different methods or alternatives

possible;– Prioritisation and /or Optimisation;– Programming and scheduling.

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• Risk analysis– Define expected and uncertainty;– Managing risk;– Prioritising based on risk identified.

• Asset valuation– Based on NAMS Asset Valuation and Depreciation guidelines;– Compatible to FRS3 requirements.

• Cross Asset Optimisation– Strategy analysis for policy formulation;– Prioritising projects between different assets.

• Multi-criteria analysis – Defining priority and weighted index for different

parameters;– Prioritisation based on defined criteria

NODEM Functionalities

(With Example of a Footpath Module)

Overall ProcessOverall Process Available in NODEMAvailable in NODEM

Consultation with Stakeholders Funding

Availability

Upgrade Fund

Renwal Fund

Spec. Maint. Fund

Routine Maint. Fund

OPTIMISATION Based on PPI

Maintenance History

Funding Allocation based on Routine Maintenance Activities

Optimised Works Programme

MULTI-CRITERIA Analysis (Quadritral

Bottom line)

Improvement & Maintenance

Standards

Feedback from Technical Staffs & Other Stakeholders

Forward Works Programme

Programming and SCHEDULING

Optimum LOS Analysis

Detail RISK Assessment

Special Study

Asset VALUATION & Depreciation Analysis

CROSS Asset Optimisation

ECONOMIC Evaluation

Funding NEEDS Analysis

Depending on user requirements, any of the processes can be skipped/altered/added.

Preferable to start with a simple system & gradually add new processes

Table Query Constant Variable

Form

Report

Chart

Map

Sectioning

Transformation

Model

Batch

Analysis

Document

Grid

Query Navigator / Sub System

Object Browser

RunT Var

Interface / Data PlaySwitch

Board

Multi Module Launch Pad

Data Object Process Object Interface Object

Interface/ Organiser

NODEM ObjectsNODEM Objects

User definable objects allows flexible customisation

NavigatorNavigator used for: used for:

Select Elements to be viewed/Reported based on list

Run various process

Navigator can be customised by User to make it easy to Operate

NavigatorNavigator used for: used for:Select Elements to be viewed/Reported based on map

Run various process

Navigator can be customised by User to make it easy to Operate

NavigatorNavigator as Filter as Filter

Filter base on Road CategoryFilter based on a District

Filter based on a National Highway

Filter based on a Footpath Section

User can customise how to group assets

Configurable filters

Data Data ImportImport

User Friendly Interface available for data import from .mdb, .txt, .xls, .dbf files

Possible to select the corresponding fields, even if the field name in Source and Existing Table do not match

Data Data Entry/Update:Entry/Update:Using Grid mode

(Functions available to customise display)

Using Data Entry Form

(Wizard available to develop/modify Data Entry form)

DataData – – Viewing Viewing made easy with various made easy with various functionalityfunctionality

Split Window

Hide Column

Sort

Filter

Find

Quick Graph

Export

Reports - on Data Analysis helps on informed decision making

• Wizard available to prepare Report Template

• Report can be opened & modified in MS Excel

• MS Access can be used to create query

Reporting Reporting Using Built-in GIS ViewerUsing Built-in GIS Viewer

Data and analyses results can be displayed in thematic maps

AnalysesAnalyses User definable Menu and analysis process to Run Analyses

Optimised Work ProgrammeOptimised Work Programme NODEM allows to select the best option for each asset element based on the life cycle analysis and available Funding.

NODEM can predict the future condition of the assets for the Optimised Work Programme

Programming & SchedulingProgramming & Scheduling

User can manually select the best option to be included in multi-year programme considering various issues. Parameters to assist in making decisions are displayed (including results of live multi-criteria analysis) Manual updating of year & cost possible.

Programming Programming Form ViewForm View

User can manually adjust programme detail along with other views

Programming/Multi-assets OptisationProgramming/Multi-assets Optisation Stripmap ViewStripmap View

User can manually adjust programme detail along with other views

Integrated Data PlayIntegrated Data Play

Sychronised multi-media view/play includes map, chart, video and photos etc. Data can be played in dual screens, and up to five videos can be played at the same time

Risk ManagementRisk ManagementCriteria for Identifying Risk (Updatable based on User requirements)

Risk Assessment Report (User definable template available)

Asset ValuationAsset Valuation outputoutput

Example of Asset Valuation Reports

(Inbuilt analysis process and Reports can be customised based on User Requirements)

Contact Details:Contact Details:

NODEM Ltd81A Hendry Ave, HillsboroughAuckland 1042New Zealand

Ph: +64 9 624 5187Fax: +64 9 624 5186e-mail: info@nodem-ams.comwebsite: www.nodem-ams.com

NODEM Ltd provides product as well as consulting services on customising the system for various assets and specific local conditions

Zuwei DengMob: +64 21 2179 175 deng@nodem-ams.com

Raj MallelaMob: +64 21 1687 398 raj@nodem-ams.com