Asset Lifecycle Management

The systematic management of physical assets from acquisition through operation, maintenance, and disposal — maximizing value while controlling cost and risk.

Why it matters

Asset lifecycle management is where PLM and BIM converge in practice. Industrial facilities require both disciplines to manage their full lifecycle effectively.

Cite this definition

Finocchiaro, Michael. “Asset Lifecycle Management.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/asset-lifecycle-management