Case Study: John G. Shedd Aquarium improves asset management and preventive maintenance with Siemens Asset Essentials

John G. Shedd Aquarium streamlines maintenance for 5 million gallons with Siemens Asset Management Software

The John G. Shedd Aquarium, a major public aquarium in Chicago, faced challenges with an inefficient maintenance management system that limited asset integration and workflow functionalities. This inefficiency put its capital budget and the critical aquatic ecosystem at risk. To address this, the aquarium partnered with Siemens Asset Management Software to implement its Asset Essentials solution.

By implementing Siemens' Asset Essentials, the aquarium created a powerful centralized database for asset management and preventive maintenance schedules. The solution automated scheduling and provided performance data, which helped extend equipment lifespan and avoid unplanned downtime. The aquarium also began using the software's dashboards to track KPIs, leading to improved labor efficiency and productivity and enabling data-driven decisions for operations.

John G. Shedd Aquarium