Acondition assessmentprovides a direct, objective evaluation of asset health-physical wear, functional capability, risk indicators-which is more accurate than indirect or historical metrics.
Exact Extract from IAM - Asset Management: An Anatomy (v4), Section 4.2.3 - Condition and Performance Monitoring:
"Condition assessment provides the basis for understanding asset health and supports risk-based decision- making."

While performance degradation is important, it is typicallymanaged operationally.Obsolescence, legal requirements, and demand changesare more critical decommissioning drivers due to their irreversible or non-negotiable nature.
Exact Extract from IAM - Asset Management: An Anatomy (v4), Section 3.4.5 - Disposal:
"Key triggers for asset disposal include: obsolescence, unavailability of parts, legislative change, and declining demand."

Theasset management plan (AMP)outlines theactions and resourcesrequired to achieve the defined asset management objectives. It includeswhat will be done, by whom, when, and at what cost.
Exact Extract from ISO 55002:2018, Clause 6.2.2 - Asset Management Plans:
"Plans should describe the activities to achieve asset management objectives, identifying resources, timeframes, responsibilities, and associated risks."