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Published 14/04/2026

Asset Governance in Manufacturing

Manufacturing businesses operate with significant capital tied up in production machinery, tooling, vehicles, and IT infrastructure. Asset governance directly impacts production continuity, maintenance scheduling, insurance accuracy, and financial reporting. Mismanaged assets lead to unexpected breakdowns, inaccurate depreciation records, and missed opportunities to recover value from surplus or decommissioned equipment.

Example Assets

AssetApprox. ValueOwnershipLocationInsurance Consideration
CNC Machines & Production Equipment£20,000–£2,000,000Production / Engineering ManagerFactory floor – fixed installationUnder plant & machinery policies – valuations often outdated
Forklifts & Internal Logistics Equipment£10,000–£60,000Warehouse ManagerWarehouse and loading areasCovered but fleet often changes without policy update
Tooling & Dies£2,000–£100,000Engineering DepartmentTool stores, sometimes at supplier premisesOften overlooked – significant value off-site
Inspection & Test Equipment£1,000–£50,000QA ManagerQuality control areas or calibration labsSpecialist calibration assets frequently unregistered
IT & Control Systems (PLCs, SCADA)£5,000–£200,000IT / EngineeringFactory floor and server roomsCyber and equipment insurance – often split and incomplete



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