捕获、存储和操作大量公用事业资产信息需要大量投资。数据密集度最高的两个项目包括维护管理系统（MMS）和地理信息系统（GIS）。这些程序通常是独立开发的，但通常包含资产清单的重复信息。许多组织都在寻找集成这些系统的方法，以提高资源效率、数据收集过程，并减少数据冗余和维护需求。尽早确定集成选项和方法将显著提高效率。本文讨论了资产清查项目的主要阶段和需要考虑的重要行动。这些行动包括战略信息规划、软件获取、集成和实施，以及培训和支持。 本文介绍了资产数据管理活动各个阶段的经验教训，并强调了成功集成MMS和GIS的建议。

Significant investment is required for capturing, storing, and manipulating large quantitiesof utility asset information. Two of the most data intensive programs include maintenancemanagement systems (MMS) and geographic information systems (GIS). Often each of theseprograms is developed independent of the other but often contain duplicate information forasset inventories. Many organizations are looking for ways to integrate these systems toimprove efficiency of resources, data collection processes, and reduce data redundancy andmaintenance requirements. Early determination of integration options and methodologieswill result in significant increases in efficiency.This paper discusses the major phases of an asset inventory project and important actionsthat need to be considered. These actions include strategic information planning, softwareacquisition, integration, and implementation, and training and support.The paper presents lessons learned from all phases of asset data management activities andhighlight recommendations for successful integration of MMS and GIS.