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John Woodhouse formed the Woodhouse Partnership 25 years ago…
Albert Einstein famously said “in the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity”
In 1988 the Piper Alpha oil rig disaster shook the industry to its foundations in terms of understanding Risk and Risk Management, and the oil price crash of 1985 challenged the business models of economics, life cycle and value in asset management.
Our team of industry experts was developed to help organizations understand the connectivity between the business drivers, the integrity and sustainability and the risk management aspects.
John Woodhouse becomes involved in the development of the Institute of Asset Management –
he is member number 1!
Together with a team of former senior managers of blue-chip organizations, including Shell, UK Atomic Energy Authority, the Royal Air Force, Philips and Kvaerner Engineering the Woodhouse Partnership is formed.
John leads the European R&D ‘MACRO’
project (EU1488) on behalf of the UK government. This was a multi-industry collaboration to develop best practices in MAintenance Cost/Risk Optimisation
John leads the development of the British Standards PAS 55 standard for the optimal management of physical assets which involved collaborations across 15 countries in 10 industry sectors (2002-2008) – the fastest ever selling standard in the world.
The Woodhouse Academy develops
multi-language, modular eLearning
programmes for asset management,
Delivered on our Academy portal and customised for multi-national clients such
as GSK and Sodexo.
Head to our online training portal here
The Woodhouse Partnership develops the world’s first Competencies Framework for Asset Management (on behalf of the IAM). Providing a comprehensive description of what asset management professionals should be able to do, know and understand, it is the only framework of its kind.
Decision Support Tools Ltd (DSTL), a division
of the Woodhouse Partnership, launches its award-winning software to address over 40 types of asset management decisions, ranging across the justification and optimal timing for capital investments, inspections, maintenance, testing, spares, shutdowns, modifications, renewals and decommissioning.
The Woodhouse Partnership mobilised, managed and led the international SALVO collaboration project, researching and developing best practices in optimal
decision-making. The SALVO Project was
a 4-year cross-sector R&D collaboration
that addressed best practices in decision-making for asset management. The results of the project combine the best of existing methods with human psychology, practical business processes and advanced analytics for targeting, evaluating and optimising asset interventions.
The SALVO Project was runner-up in the 2013 IET Innovation Award, a worldwide search for the best of creative talent and significant new developments.
We represent the UK on the international standards, the 55000 series which now involves over 30 countries in consensus building about what is needed in good joined up asset management. John was appointed a UK Principal Expert to the ISO TC251 Committee, taking PAS 55 to a full international standard. ISO 55000 was published in January 2014. We can help you implement ISO 55001 in your organization.
Sodexo wins IAM Achievement Award in recognition of their Asset Management roll out across 80 countries
Benefits realized include;
Improved control of activities and business
efficiencies - 10% average improvement
40% reduction of risk-related costs
100% compliance in regulatory activities
Reduced failure rates - 20%
“Woodhouse assisted us to establish a global asset management model that aligns our values and world-class service delivery in very diverse environments. This model helped us create a unique and flexible technical service offering that has filled a significant gap in the marketplace. The results have been impressive.”
Keith Hamer, Group VP Engineering & Asset Management.
The Woodhouse Partnership authors and sponsors the IAM guidance on strategic asset management planning: “Developing and Maintaining a Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP)”. Developed to provide guidance for organisations who manage physical assets, and who wish to put in place or improve an existing management system for asset management. It sets out a practical and pragmatic approach to the development of a SAMP or Asset Management Strategy, that will conform with ISO 55001 requirements and clarify priorities, align stakeholders and deliver the best possible value to the organization.
We develop a brand new online course designed to meet the learning needs of engineers across the world for The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The course, ‘Asset Management for Engineers’, takes the form of a modular online course that has been the product of an 18-month collaboration and is aligned to ISO 55000 standards for Asset Management and the Competency Framework and Asset Management ‘Landscape’ of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM).
The Woodhouse Partnership celebrates 25 years in an extraordinary year.
As IAM Project Director, John Woodhouse has been building on the existing IAM knowledge base on how to assess Asset Management Maturity, beyond the level of competence to reach 'Excellence'. The output includes revisions to the existing IAM 6-box model to create a new 10-box model, specifically designed to support the targeting, assessment, and recognition of excellence in asset management.
Contact us to discover how we can help you and your organization reach asset management Excellence – including how to recognize what this actually means in your particular circumstances and the business case (or value opportunity) for delivering it.
We are delighted to confirm that The Woodhouse Partnership Ltd has joined the RSK Group from 1st June 2023. Find out more
Susan Steyn is a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in Management, Operations, Business Development, and Supply Chain across diverse industries. Her core focus lies in spare parts management and inventory optimization. Throughout her career, Susan has held key leadership roles in multinational companies such as GE, Dow, Roche, Bayer, Lloyds Register, and Woodhouse Partnership.
With a strong background in strategic leadership, P&L management, and lean manufacturing, Susan has consistently driven business turnarounds and growth. She excels in international global business management and has a proven track record of expanding market presence and building strong client relationships.
As a Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP certified professional, Susan is adept at implementing process improvements and managing complex projects. Her expertise in data analysis, project management, and ERP systems ensures effective spare part management and optimal inventory levels.
Susan’s contributions to various companies include revenue growth, cost reduction, successful software launches, and the establishment of strategic alliances. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion, coupled with her leadership in team building and mentorship, have created a culture of excellence in every organization she has worked with.
Overall, Susan Steyn is a results-oriented leader with a passion for leveraging data-driven decision-making and innovative strategies to optimize spare parts management, reduce downtime risks, and enhance profitability in any business environment.
José Luis cuenta con una experiencia exitosa en multi-industrias públicas y privadas, donde desempeñó cargos gerenciales, líder de aplicación técnica especializada, puestos operativos y en mantenimiento, así como en áreas de consultoría sustentando nivel operativo, táctico y estratégico.
Ha formado parte de proyectos de mejoramiento de gestión de activos, confiabilidad operacional, integridad y mantenimiento en Latinoamérica en diferentes empresas creando valor al negocio con resultados técnicos y económicos importantes.
Facilitador e instructor acreditado en temas relacionados con la gestión de activos, mejores prácticas, metodologías de administración gerencial y técnicas especializadas.
Mechanical Engineer with 31 years of experience. Specialist in implementation processes of activities
associated with Asset Management under the ISO 55001 approach, Implementation of diagnostic
programs and audits of management systems, Specialist in applying reliability methodologies such as
Reliability-Centered Maintenance, risk-based inspection, Cause Analysis Root, Life Cycle Cost Analysis,
Condition Based Maintenance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Mechanical Integrity among others.
He has been an Equipment Mechanical Integrity Engineer, an experienced user of traditional NonDestructive Testing such as Ultrasound, Infrared Thermography, Superficial Techniques, Industrial
Radiography.
He has led and participated in countless applications in the field of reliability and condition monitoring,
with special emphasis on the generation and execution of policies and maintenance plans aimed at
achieving the “minimum total business impact” guaranteeing Safety, Hygiene and Environment
standards.
Over his 28 plus year span in the industrial sectors with working technical backgrounds in Project & Construction Management, Asset Operations and Maintenance Reliability Management, and being certified in various courses of study; Damien has gained the knowledge and experience and has had proven successes throughout his tenure in the Oil, Gas, Petro-Chemical and Construction sectors. Establishing his-self in the various sectors, Damien’s first experience and success started in the Construction Sector in estimating engineering. This was the stepping stone for Damien and has paved the way for his passion and continued success in supporting People, Process, and Systems in an organization.
Damien has held positions in local, international and multi-national corporations and comes from a working background in the fields of environmental, operations, project and construction management, operations maintenance and reliability management, planning, supervisory management, and has proven his abilities to succeed in each field.
Rich was an Engineer and Project Manager professional at the New York Power Authority for over 30-years. In addition to being the first Project Manager for the Niagara Project Upgrade, Rich rose to be the Vice President of Engineering having started in Operations Engineering decades earlier. Rich went on to be Vice President, Transmission and Substation at AECOM responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in design and construction. Rich joined Woodhouse Partnership, North America and participates in aligning organization towards ISO 55000 and many reliability studies supporting DST.
Executive in Operational Excellence, Asset Management and Best Practices in Projects, Operations and Maintenance in the Energy and Industrial Sector.
Consultant, Instructor and International Lecturer on issues related to project management (risk management), operational reliability, strategic management of operations, maintenance, Asset Management in the energy sector (ISO 55001) and Applied Data Analytics.
PMP, CMRP, IAM and CAMA certifications, being recognized by the SMRP in 2019 as CMRP of the Year https://smrp.org/2019-CMRP-Winners.
George has over twenty-five years of experience as a consulting engineer providing design, planning, program and project management, and strategic asset management services for asset-intensive organizations in the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. His primary focus has been in the public infrastructure sector; as a result, he has intimate knowledge of the assets, processes, and resources necessary to deliver and sustain safe, reliable services to the customers of public asset-owning organizations.
George has assisted organizations with the development of PAS 55, ISO 55000, and GFMAM AM Landscape aligned asset management systems (AMS), has performed gap analyses of their AMS against industry standards and best practices, and has guided them through the creation of strategic asset management plans (SAMPs), asset management plans (AMPs), AM policy and supporting documents. He has undertaken asset risk modelling to ascertain organizations’ capability to sustain their desired levels of service. George has performed asset health-informed lifecycle cost modelling and forecasting capital and operational expenditures over near and long-term planning horizons.
With 30 years’ experience in utilities, oil & gas, transport and other sectors, John is one of the most widely known experts in integrated asset management projects for some of the largest companies in the world.
John is a Founder and Life Fellow of the IAM; he has written 4 books, chaired the development of BSI PAS55 and represents the UK on the ISO55000 committee.
He also led the international MACRO and SALVO collaboration projects in optimised asset management decision-making.
