Advanced Plant Maintenance Framework (APX)
The Advanced Plant Maintenance Framework (APX) empowers chemical manufacturers to manage plant assets, equipment, and infrastructure with precision and compliance in mind. Purpose-built for the chemical industry, APX integrates directly with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to provide a proactive, rule-based approach to maintenance that reduces unplanned downtime, supports regulatory alignment, and extends equipment life—without the complexity of custom development.
The Advanced Plant Maintenance Framework (APX) offers a powerful set of out-of-the-box features designed to simplify and strengthen maintenance operations in chemical plants. Users can define machine templates, maintenance planning rules, and trigger points to create structured and repeatable processes.
Spare parts can be linked directly to Bills of Materials (BOMs) and equipment maintenance histories, ensuring accurate tracking and fast replenishment. Maintenance requests are easily monitored, with full visibility of task status and the ability to generate vendor purchase orders when external support is needed. APX also enables the scheduling of both recurring activities and emergency interventions to reduce downtime.
Finally, the built-in analytics tools allow teams to analyze failure patterns and use the insights to drive continuous improvement in asset performance and maintenance planning.
One of the most pressing challenges in chemical manufacturing is the disconnect between maintenance operations and the broader ERP environment. When systems don’t communicate, data becomes fragmented, leading to inefficiencies and blind spots. The Advanced Plant Maintenance Framework (APX) bridges this gap by fully integrating with Microsoft Dynamics 365, enabling real-time coordination between maintenance, inventory, production, and finance. This connection ensures that teams have a unified view of equipment status, costs, and performance—eliminating manual duplication and siloed tools.
Incomplete inspection records and disjointed documentation are a significant source of compliance risk in regulated industries like chemical manufacturing. APX tackles this head-on with a structured, auditable maintenance scheduling engine. Preventive tasks and safety checks are logged, traceable, and fully aligned with industry regulations like OSHA, EPA, and REACH. This not only reduces exposure to penalties and recalls but also creates a consistent, automated way to demonstrate compliance during audits.
Traditional reactive maintenance often leads to excessive downtime, emergency repairs, and inflated costs—especially in aging facilities. APX transforms this approach by enabling condition-based and interval-driven maintenance that targets issues before they escalate. With built-in analytics and historical equipment tracking, teams can identify patterns, optimize care cycles, and extend the lifespan of critical assets. The result: lower capital expenditure, fewer surprises, and greater operational continuity.
Managing a complex array of assets becomes even more challenging in the face of labor shortages and outdated tooling. APX empowers teams with intuitive interfaces, configurable task flows, and embedded performance dashboards—designed to support both seasoned engineers and newer technicians. By standardizing maintenance processes and centralizing data, organizations gain the agility to make faster decisions, allocate resources more effectively, and build long-term resilience into their operations.
Rule-Based, integrated maintenance for Dynamics 365
