An ISO 55000 asset management system provides the structure, methodology and mechanism to helping asset-intensive...

This statement reflects the foundational objective of ISO 55000: to offer asystematic approachto asset management. This includes the integration of leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and continual improvement—all contributing to the achievement of organizational objectives through optimized asset performance.

Exact Extract from ISO 55000:2014, Clause 0.2:

"An asset management system provides a structured approach for developing and implementing asset management activities that deliver the organizational objectives."