GARPI™ 2026

How does your organisation
really perform on
asset performance management?

The Global Asset Reliability & Performance Index is the first independent, ISO 55001–aligned global benchmark of asset performance management. 15 minutes. Free. Personalised report on completion.

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~15 minutes to complete Anonymous Free benchmark report ISO 55001 aligned
Sample benchmark report
74
/ 100
Advanced Asset Performance
Governance
Maint. Strategy
Data & Digital
Workforce
Spares & Mats.
Strategic Outlook
Industry peer average: 61  ·  You are in the top 28%
Aligned with ISO 55001
GFMAM Asset Management Landscape
8 dimensions assessed
5 maturity tiers
Annual global benchmark
Live participation
3
organisations
benchmarked Live count

The GARPI™ 2026 benchmark is open. Each response strengthens the global dataset – and every participant receives a personalised benchmark report at no cost.

Sectors participating
Oil & Gas
Mining & Minerals
Power & Utilities
Manufacturing & Industrial
Pharma & Life Sciences
Early adopter “

GARPI™ gave us the first objective view of where our asset management capability actually sits – not versus our own internal targets, but against industry peers operating under similar constraints. That is the comparison that matters for board-level investment decisions.

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The GARPI™ Framework

The only independent global
benchmark for asset performance

Asset-intensive organisations are largely flying blind. They can measure their own performance — availability, reactive maintenance rates, maintenance cost ratios — but they have no independent basis for understanding whether those numbers are good, average, or a cause for concern relative to their industry.

GARPI™ changes that. It is the first benchmark to measure both what assets deliver and how organisations are structured to sustain that delivery — giving leaders an objective, internationally comparable view of where they stand and what the highest-performing organisations do differently.

Read the full methodology
8
Dimensions assessed — from governance and maintenance strategy to data capability and spares management
0–100
Composite index score, weighted across all eight dimensions to a single comparable number
5
Maturity tiers — from Firefighting through Reactive, Emerging, Advanced, to Asset Performance Leader
~15
Minutes to complete — designed for senior practitioners, respecting their time
The Index Framework

Eight dimensions.
One composite score.

Every dimension maps to ISO 55001 and the GFMAM Asset Management Landscape — ensuring your score is internationally comparable.

01 / 08
Asset Performance Outcomes
ISO 55001: Clause 9 — Performance Evaluation
25% weight
02 / 08
Asset Management Governance
ISO 55001: Clause 5 — Leadership
15% weight
03 / 08
Asset Ops & Maintenance Strategy
ISO 55001: Clause 8 — Operation
15% weight
04 / 08
Asset Information & Digital
GFMAM: Information & Knowledge Management
12% weight
05 / 08
Asset Investment & Lifecycle Value
ISO 55001: Clause 6 — Planning
13% weight
06 / 08
Workforce Capability & Culture
ISO 55001: Clause 7 — Support
10% weight
07 / 08
Supply Chain & Materials
GFMAM: Lifecycle Delivery — Enablers
5% weight
08 / 08
Risk Management & Resilience
ISO 55001: Clause 6 — Planning
5% weight
Why Participate

15 minutes.
Genuine insight.

01
Your personalised GARPI™ score
A composite 0–100 score across all eight dimensions with maturity tier classification — from Firefighting to Asset Performance Leader.
02
Peer comparison by industry
See how you compare with peers in Oil & Gas, Mining, Power & Utilities, Manufacturing and more — not a global average.
03
Dimension-level gap analysis
Pinpoint which of the eight dimensions represent your greatest improvement opportunity.
04
Top-quartile practice insights
Understand what top-quartile organisations do differently on each dimension — the structural practices most correlated with higher availability.
05
ISO 55001–aligned evidence base
The only independent benchmark explicitly aligned to ISO 55001. Useful for board reporting, procurement and improvement planning.
06
Annual longitudinal tracking
GARPI™ runs annually. Retake each year to measure progress against a shifting global baseline.
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Data analysis and digital asset performance dashboard
Your Benchmark Report

Free. Personalised.
Actionable.

Every participant who opts in receives a complimentary benchmark report. Not a generic industry summary — your organisation's specific scores, compared with peers, with dimension-level narrative and top-quartile practice comparisons.

Your composite GARPI™ score (0–100) and maturity tier
Dimension-by-dimension breakdown with peer percentile
Industry-specific benchmark comparison
Top-quartile practice summary for your weakest dimensions
ISO 55001 alignment indicator across all dimensions
Year-on-year tracking when you retake annually
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Maturity Classification

Where does your
organisation sit?

Every organisation is classified into one of five tiers aligned with the GFMAM Pathway to Excellence. Each has a clear, measurable path to the next.

< 40
Firefighting
Unstructured. High reactive maintenance burden. Critical gaps across all dimensions.
40–54
Reactive
Predominantly corrective maintenance. Limited structured governance or data capability.
55–69
Emerging
Defined processes with inconsistent application. Actively shifting from reactive to proactive.
70–84
Advanced
Systematic practices in place. Proactive maintenance dominant. Clear financial linkage established.
85–100
Asset Performance Leader
ISO 55001-aligned, data-driven, financially integrated. Benchmarking at global best-practice level.
How It Works

Four steps to your
benchmark position

Step 01
Complete the Survey
Answer 57 questions across eight dimensions of asset management maturity. Takes approximately 15 minutes for a senior practitioner.
Step 02
Opt Into the Report
At the end of the survey, opt in to receive your personalised benchmark report. Your responses remain anonymous in the dataset.
Step 03
Receive Your Score
Your personalised GARPI™ report is delivered by email — composite score, dimension breakdown, maturity tier, and peer comparison.
Step 04
Track Year-on-Year
GARPI™ runs annually. Retake each cycle to track improvement across all dimensions against a shifting global baseline.
8
Dimensions assessed
0–100
Composite score
5
Maturity tiers
~15
Minutes to complete
ISO
55001 aligned
Free
To participate
Ready to benchmark?

Find out where your organisation
stands — for free

Join asset management leaders from Oil & Gas, Mining, Nuclear, Power & Utilities and Manufacturing. 15 minutes. Independent. ISO 55001 aligned. Your personalised benchmark report on completion.

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~15 minutes to completeDesigned for senior practitioners — respectful of your time
Anonymous by defaultYour responses never appear in published findings individually
Free personalised reportComposite score, peer comparison, dimension breakdown, top-quartile insights
Annual benchmarkRetake each year to track maturity improvement over time
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– Governance Framework

GARPI™ Governance Charter

Principles of Independence, Anonymity and Respondent Rights

1. Purpose

This charter establishes the governance principles under which the Global Asset Reliability & Performance Index (GARPI™) operates. It defines the commitments Optimal® makes to every individual who contributes data to the index, the structural independence of the scoring methodology, and the rights of all respondents. It applies to every cycle of the GARPI™ benchmark study and to all parties who access, advise on, or administer the index.

2. Governing Principles

Data Anonymity
All responses are anonymised at the point of ingestion. Published GARPI™ outputs – including sector benchmarks, regional comparisons and composite scores – report only aggregated, de-identified data. No individual or organisation can be identified from any published finding without explicit written consent.
Scoring Algorithm Independence
The GARPI™ composite scoring algorithm – including dimension weightings, maturity tier thresholds and bias-control flags – is determined solely by the methodology framework aligned to ISO 55001:2024 and the GFMAM Asset Management Landscape. No sponsor, advisory council member or commercial partner may influence or override the scoring logic.
Respondent Rights
Every respondent has the right to: (a) receive their individual GARPI™ Benchmark Report at no cost; (b) withdraw their data from the dataset at any time by written notice; (c) request a summary of how their data has been used in any published output; and (d) opt out of any follow-up communications. Withdrawal requests are actioned within 10 working days.
Transparency of Method
The eight GARPI™ dimensions, their weightings and the maturity tier definitions are published openly in the GARPI™ whitepaper series. Any material change to the scoring framework is documented, version-controlled and communicated to all prior respondents before the next assessment cycle.
Individual Professional Response – Not Organisational Submission
GARPI™ responses reflect the professional judgement of an individual practitioner – they do not constitute a formal organisational submission, endorsement or representation on behalf of an employer unless the respondent’s organisation has explicitly authorised such a submission in writing. Respondents participate in their capacity as experienced asset management professionals. No response should be interpreted as binding an organisation to any position, commitment or disclosure. Where respondents identify their employer for segmentation purposes, this information is used solely for sector and regional benchmarking and is subject to the data anonymity provisions above.

3. GARPI™ Global Advisory Council

The Advisory Council provides independent methodological review and sector credibility. Council members endorse the rigour of the GARPI™ framework; they do not own any intellectual property associated with the index.

Role Profile Responsibilities
Reliability Lead – Energy Senior practitioner from an energy supermajor or national utility Validates operational relevance of scoring dimensions for energy and utilities sectors
Head of Asset Management – Mining VP or Director-level from a global mining and resources organisation Ensures mining-specific asset lifecycle and investment criteria are reflected
VP Operations – Power or Manufacturing Senior operations leader from power generation or industrial manufacturing Stress-tests workforce capability and supply chain readiness dimensions
Academic – Engineering Professor or Research Director from a top-tier engineering school Provides methodological rigour review and validates statistical integrity

Council members serve a two-year renewable term. The council convenes twice annually – once before each assessment cycle to review proposed methodology changes, and once after publication to review data quality and identify areas for refinement.

4. Intellectual Property and Commercial Boundaries

GARPI™ is a trademark of Optimal Asset Management SA. The scoring methodology, survey instrument, benchmark report templates and all associated intellectual property remain the sole property of Optimal®. Advisory Council membership confers no ownership, licence or commercial exploitation rights over any element of the index.

Annual Review: This charter is reviewed annually by the GARPI™ Programme Director and the Advisory Council. Any amendments require documented rationale, version control and notification to all active respondents.

GARPI™ GOV-001  |  Rev 02  |  31 March 2026 www.optimal.world