Ep. 5 | Make Manage Feel Like Home with Configuration, Not Customization

In Episode 5 of MORE by Naviam: A Maximo Podcast, host Steven Shull is joined by Phil Runion to discuss how IBM Maximo Manage teams can make the application feel more familiar, usable, and aligned to their business processes through configuration instead of customization. This episode focuses on a practical Maximo principle: use configuration first. Steven and Phil talk through how Maximo teams can improve the user experience, simplify day-to-day work, and support adoption without creating unnecessary technical debt through custom code. Topics include: • Making IBM Maximo Manage feel more natural for users • The difference between configuration and customization • Why configuration should usually come before custom development • How Maximo teams can improve usability without overcomplicating the system • Practical ways to support adoption and user confidence • Why thoughtful configuration can reduce long-term maintenance challenges MORE by Naviam is built for IBM Maximo users, administrators, support teams, partners, and asset management professionals looking for practical guidance, product insights, and real-world Maximo conversations. Watch more episodes: https://moremaximo.com/browse/more-by... Join the MORE Community: https://moremaximo.com/home Learn more about Naviam: https://www.naviam.io/ #IBMMaximo #MaximoManage #MaximoApplicationSuite #EnterpriseAssetManagement #AssetManagement #MOREbyNaviam #Naviam