Be sure and bring your copies maintenance reliability books by Ricky Smith, Ramesh Gulati, Doc Palmer, Terry Wireman and Howard Penrose and get them autographed by the authors themselves. This elite group of subject matter experts will be attending and presenting at the SMRP Annual Conference and would be happy to sign your copies before or after their presentations.
You can find books by these and other great authors at the MRO-Zone.com bookstore located near the SMRP registration/check-in counter.
BONUS! You can ensure you get the books you want by pre-ordering for pick-up in Milwaukee - and get FREE shipping. Visit http://books.mro-zone.com to pre-order your books.
Terrence O'Hanlon, CMRP
ReliabilityWeb.com Inc.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Track 6, Day One: SMRP Initiatives
Track 6 is the SMRP track. Day One is filled with useful information about SMRP. This track will be of particular interest to new members and to existing members who want to learn about the many useful tools developed by SMRP volunteers that are available to them.
The day begins with SMRP’s Value Proposition presented by outgoing SMRP Chair, Michael Eisenbise with BP. Michael will provide an overview of all of the valuable benefits to be derived from active membership in the association. Michael will be followed by Best Practices Committee chair Dick Olver with Agrium who will review the committee’s development and publication of dozens of maintenance and reliability metrics. Dick will also review the numerous guides published by the Best Practices Committee that are available free of charge to association members. After lunch, Shelley Whitener with Sandia Labs and the M&RK Committee Chair will demonstrate the new conference proceedings search tool. Hundreds… yes hundreds of abstracts from SMRP conferences over the past 11 years will be available to you with easy search capability. So look no further, log into SMRP to find information on the latest maintenance and reliability tools and technology. Shelley will be followed by Jackie Lovette with Boeing and Benchmarking Committee Chair who will announce the launch of the second generation of SMRP’s benchmarking tool. Jackie will also share key learning’s derived from the 2009 study results. Jackie will be followed by SMRP Membership and Component Relations manager Erin Quinn who will educate association members on how to form and grow a SMRP chapter or SIG (Special Interest Group). Erin will review chapter and SIG best practices. This will be invaluable information for those interested in starting a chapter and SIG and will provide a chance to network with existing chapter and SIG leaders.
If you’re unable to make any of these track sessions, SMRP’s BoK Directorate will have a booth at the conference staffed by committee volunteers who will be available throughout the conference to educate association members and answer questions regarding the benefits of membership provided through the BoK. With all of this available to you at the conference… you can’t afford not to go! I look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee!
Al Poling, CMRP
Track 6 Leader
Solomon Associates
The day begins with SMRP’s Value Proposition presented by outgoing SMRP Chair, Michael Eisenbise with BP. Michael will provide an overview of all of the valuable benefits to be derived from active membership in the association. Michael will be followed by Best Practices Committee chair Dick Olver with Agrium who will review the committee’s development and publication of dozens of maintenance and reliability metrics. Dick will also review the numerous guides published by the Best Practices Committee that are available free of charge to association members. After lunch, Shelley Whitener with Sandia Labs and the M&RK Committee Chair will demonstrate the new conference proceedings search tool. Hundreds… yes hundreds of abstracts from SMRP conferences over the past 11 years will be available to you with easy search capability. So look no further, log into SMRP to find information on the latest maintenance and reliability tools and technology. Shelley will be followed by Jackie Lovette with Boeing and Benchmarking Committee Chair who will announce the launch of the second generation of SMRP’s benchmarking tool. Jackie will also share key learning’s derived from the 2009 study results. Jackie will be followed by SMRP Membership and Component Relations manager Erin Quinn who will educate association members on how to form and grow a SMRP chapter or SIG (Special Interest Group). Erin will review chapter and SIG best practices. This will be invaluable information for those interested in starting a chapter and SIG and will provide a chance to network with existing chapter and SIG leaders.
If you’re unable to make any of these track sessions, SMRP’s BoK Directorate will have a booth at the conference staffed by committee volunteers who will be available throughout the conference to educate association members and answer questions regarding the benefits of membership provided through the BoK. With all of this available to you at the conference… you can’t afford not to go! I look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee!
Al Poling, CMRP
Track 6 Leader
Solomon Associates
Thursday, September 16, 2010
What’s new from the Body of Knowledge
The SMRP Body of Knowledge Directorate is pleased to offer two valuable new resources every maintenance & reliability professional should have. First, the M&RK Committee has catalogued over 400 papers that have been presented at SMRP’s annual conferences since 1999. The result is a searchable database which makes this wealth of knowledge more accessible. Think of it as a virtual M&R library at your fingertips. The SMRP Conference Proceedings Database will be available FREE to SMRP members beginning in October.
Second, the SMRP Best Practices Metrics Compendium, 2nd edition, will be available for sale at the SMRP products table. This updated compilation of over 60 metrics definitions, along with the companion guideline documents and glossary, will provide clear guidance on how to measure and calculate key performance indicators. Other BoK products, including individual metrics and the Guide to the Body of Knowledge, 1st edition, will also be for sale at the SMRP products table throughout the conference.
For the first time, Body of Knowledge volunteers will be available to discuss BoK products, activities, and plans at the BoK Booth in the Exhibit Hall. We invite everyone to stop by and chat with us anytime throughout the conference. At the BoK Booth, you will also be able to browse past papers using the new Conference Proceedings Database search tool.
Also check out our Track 6 (SMRP Initiatives) Sessions on Tuesday, October 19:
• M&RK (Conference Proceedings Database) – 11:15-12:15
• Best Practices – 1:30-2:30
• Benchmarking – 3:00-4:00
Shelley Whitener, PE, CMRP
Sandia National Labs
Chair, M&RK Committee
Second, the SMRP Best Practices Metrics Compendium, 2nd edition, will be available for sale at the SMRP products table. This updated compilation of over 60 metrics definitions, along with the companion guideline documents and glossary, will provide clear guidance on how to measure and calculate key performance indicators. Other BoK products, including individual metrics and the Guide to the Body of Knowledge, 1st edition, will also be for sale at the SMRP products table throughout the conference.
For the first time, Body of Knowledge volunteers will be available to discuss BoK products, activities, and plans at the BoK Booth in the Exhibit Hall. We invite everyone to stop by and chat with us anytime throughout the conference. At the BoK Booth, you will also be able to browse past papers using the new Conference Proceedings Database search tool.
Also check out our Track 6 (SMRP Initiatives) Sessions on Tuesday, October 19:
• M&RK (Conference Proceedings Database) – 11:15-12:15
• Best Practices – 1:30-2:30
• Benchmarking – 3:00-4:00
Shelley Whitener, PE, CMRP
Sandia National Labs
Chair, M&RK Committee
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Become an approved CMRP proctor
Are you trying to get more folks at your organization certified as CMRPs? If so, take advantage of three opportunities to become an approved proctor at this year’s annual conference.
In order to be an approved proctor you must meet the following criteria:
1. Have been a CMRP for at least one year
2. Shadow an already approved proctor during an exam administration
3. Be approved by our Exam Administration Committee
Assuming steps 1 and 2 are fulfilled, step 3 really is just a formality.
We will be offering the exam three different times during the conference and we invite anyone interested in shadowing to help us out. The exams will be given on the following days:
Monday, October 18; 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 21; 8:30-11:00 a.m.
If you are interested, we ask that you send me an email at mgribble@smrp.org. I'll let you know where to show up and when. Keep in mind this is also a great opportunity to earn some credit hours for your recertification.
In order to be an approved proctor you must meet the following criteria:
1. Have been a CMRP for at least one year
2. Shadow an already approved proctor during an exam administration
3. Be approved by our Exam Administration Committee
Assuming steps 1 and 2 are fulfilled, step 3 really is just a formality.
We will be offering the exam three different times during the conference and we invite anyone interested in shadowing to help us out. The exams will be given on the following days:
Monday, October 18; 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 21; 8:30-11:00 a.m.
If you are interested, we ask that you send me an email at mgribble@smrp.org. I'll let you know where to show up and when. Keep in mind this is also a great opportunity to earn some credit hours for your recertification.
Maureen Gribble
SMRP
SMRP
Monday, September 13, 2010
Still time to save!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to save $145 by registering today for the conference. Our early bird rate is still available so you've got a little more time to get that "a-ok" from your boss to attend what's sure to be our best conference yet!
In an effort to make this as easy as possible for you, we've done the leg work to draft up a business justification letter that you simply need to personalize and pass up the ranks. You can download that by clicking here.
Sign up before September 24th to take advantage of this great discount and put that savings towards one of our workshops, plant tours, or even a round of golf!
Looking forward to seeing you next month!
Maureen Gribble
SMRP
In an effort to make this as easy as possible for you, we've done the leg work to draft up a business justification letter that you simply need to personalize and pass up the ranks. You can download that by clicking here.
Sign up before September 24th to take advantage of this great discount and put that savings towards one of our workshops, plant tours, or even a round of golf!
Looking forward to seeing you next month!
Maureen Gribble
SMRP
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Learn more about the CIMM
The annual conference will give you the opportunity to learn more about the Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (CIMM) exam. The CIMM certification provides an unbiased, third party, objective assessment and confirmation of the skills of industrial maintenance mechanics. Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, and perform troubleshooting and analysis.
Plan on attending the CIMM Exam Team meeting to meet the team members, understand the purpose of the exam, and provide your personal input. This is a great opportunity to get engaged and help in the development of the CIMM exam.
CIMM Exam Team Meeting will take place Wednesday, October 20 from 1:00-3:00
Vlad Bacalu, CMRP
CIMM Exam Team Chair
Plan on attending the CIMM Exam Team meeting to meet the team members, understand the purpose of the exam, and provide your personal input. This is a great opportunity to get engaged and help in the development of the CIMM exam.
CIMM Exam Team Meeting will take place Wednesday, October 20 from 1:00-3:00
Vlad Bacalu, CMRP
CIMM Exam Team Chair
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Workshop: Planning and (Re)implanting Your EAM System:
Most every company has gone through an EAM System Implementation.
Did you get the functionality you thought you would?
Are you able to retrieve useful data?
Are your “power users” able to effectively utilize the system?
How long does it STILL take you to retrieve specific history on those critical systems?
More often than not, the important piece to the puzzle that is missed is the foundational data and/or metadata required to make your system useful.
In this workshop, learn how to effectively organize that data for load into your system. Break-out session will allow you to work with your peers and discuss failures / successes on your implementations. Compare your ideas to accepted best practices. Build data for a manufacturing plant.
Tim White, the workshop facilitator, has helped several organizations truly realize the benefits of having an effective EAM System. His understanding of the “real world” needs for maintenance and reliability organizations will come through in this exciting workshop being given on Thursday, 21 October.
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to take back to your organization ideas that could help you realize real benefits from your EAM System!
Tim White, CMRP
Management Resources Groups, Inc.
Did you get the functionality you thought you would?
Are you able to retrieve useful data?
Are your “power users” able to effectively utilize the system?
How long does it STILL take you to retrieve specific history on those critical systems?
More often than not, the important piece to the puzzle that is missed is the foundational data and/or metadata required to make your system useful.
In this workshop, learn how to effectively organize that data for load into your system. Break-out session will allow you to work with your peers and discuss failures / successes on your implementations. Compare your ideas to accepted best practices. Build data for a manufacturing plant.
Tim White, the workshop facilitator, has helped several organizations truly realize the benefits of having an effective EAM System. His understanding of the “real world” needs for maintenance and reliability organizations will come through in this exciting workshop being given on Thursday, 21 October.
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to take back to your organization ideas that could help you realize real benefits from your EAM System!
Tim White, CMRP
Management Resources Groups, Inc.
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