Challenges and solutions in condition-based maintenance implementation - A multiple case study

Abstract Previous literature has highlighted many opportunities for digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics, to enable circular strategies, i.e., strategies which support transition a economy (CE). As one key are apparent, maintenance is selected focus area this study. In field maintenance, IoT analytics companies implement condition-based (CBM), based on monitoring actual condition products in field. CBM can lead more timely efficient better performing products-in-use, reduced downtime operations, longer product lifetimes. Despite these benefits, implementation practice still limited. The aim research thus understand challenges related practice, extract solutions have applied address challenges. Towards aim, multiple case study conducted at three original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). A framework derived allows broad analysis cases. We identify 19 16 translate into set actionable recommendations. Our findings contribute with comprehensive view from OEM’s point view. Moreover, we CE concrete about IoT-enabled strategy implementation.