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title: "Manage consumables to minimize downtime"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/AIPC/213254227/Manage%20consumables%20to%20minimize%20downtime"
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> Macro (aura-html)

> ℹ️ 🤔 **Context:** A Maintenance Manager wants to manage consumables that must be replaced regularly.
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> ℹ️ 🌧️ **User Problem:** As a Maintenance Manager, I want to manage consumables that must be replaced regularly to minimize downtime and ensure equipment remains functional. Consumables wear out and are used up pretty quickly, so I need a robust tool that can help me with tracking.
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> ℹ️ ☔ **Solution: **Using Assets and Inventory Plugin for Jira Cloud!

The Assets and Inventory Plugin for Jira Cloud makes asset management a breeze. You can create collections tailored to your specific needs. As described in the use case above, if you want to manage consumables, you can create an asset type collection with relevant attributes and start creating assets that go with it.

First, you need to create an asset type collection, which is a collection of asset types, attributes, and assets.

![Assets and Inventory Plugin for Jira Cloud inventory tracking with consumables view](media://0b0d85d7-8e5c-4112-bbe6-1a85070320ac)

Then, create specific attributes that will be used while creating the asset types.

Now that you’ve created the asset type, your collection will appear as shown below. You can now start creating assets.

![Assets and Inventory Plugin for Jira Cloud consumable inventory configuration dialog](media://8ca9d471-c249-4e47-9db6-7d354cd4eefe)

Check out how you can create a new asset below:

This was just one example! You can use the default collections, attributes, and asset types offered by AIP or create your own. AIP provides flexibility and convenience, making it the perfect asset management solution for businesses of all sizes.

> ℹ️ **[HOW-TO: Asset Type Collections](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AIPC/pages/197823889)**

> ℹ️ **[HOW-TO: Asset Types](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AIPC/pages/199789261)**

> ℹ️ **[HOW-TO: Creating and Associating Assets](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AIPC/pages/198020008)**

## Problem solved!