This Asset Management Framework (AMF) Journal is a companion monthly periodical to the AMP Newsletter. It provides more in-depth insights and how-to asset management guidance. This journal entry begins a multipart series on the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP). Journal entry titles for the series are as follows:
Why a SAMP Matters
SAMP as a Trust Engine
SAMPs and Risk Management
The SAMP Maturity Ladder
SAMP Case Studies
How to Build Your SAMP
This series is written for professionals who want to improve their asset management skill, proficiency, and knowhow and then use this knowledge to improve their value to their organization and its success.
Intro: SAMP’s Strategic Imperative
In the world of asset management, the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) stands as a cornerstone for turning aspirations into achievable realities. Whether you’re managing a sprawling federal facility portfolio or optimizing infrastructure for a private enterprise, the SAMP is your blueprint for aligning resources, mitigating risks, and achieving objectives to deliver lasting value. But what exactly is a SAMP, and why does it matter so much?
The sections that follow are:
What is a SAMP?
Why does the SAMP matter?
SAMP vs. Ad-Hoc Planning
ISO 55001/AM Framework Integration
Value/Outcomes Focus
Real-World Relevance
Practitioner Tips
Conclusion: SAMP as Foundation
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Better Asset Management Leads to Better Outcomes
Written by: Jack Dempsey | October 9, 2025 | AMF Journal #021
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