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5 Dear Readers, The Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) re m a i n s t h e p re m i e r p rov i d e r of membership, education and networking for maintenance, reliability and physical asset management practitioners. For over 20 years, our mission has been to develop and promote excellence in our profession. I've had the distinct pleasure of seeing our society, profession and partnerships within various industries grow during my time as SMRP Chair. In addition to this bi-monthly publication, SMRP offers numerous benefits to practitioners worldwide. Our membership includes over 5,000 professionals across six continents at every level of their career, from students to CEOs of large companies and small business owners. We offer a variety of membership levels to coincide with the needs of our diverse membership. SMRP offers student, individual and executive membership packages that include many benefits and access to our world-class educational resources. All of these benefits and resources are continually evaluated and updated to ensure SMRP offers the best value to our members. The SMRP Body of Knowledge (BoK) is an incredible wealth of information for all practitioners. It focuses on five key areas, or pillars, that SMRP believes are the foundations to successful careers in our profession. The five pillars of the BoK are: Business and Management; Manufacturing Process Reliability; Equipment Reliability; Organization and Leadership; and Work Management. These pillars shape SMRP member benefits, such as our professional development webinars, local chapters and shared interest groups, legislative outreach, student scholarships, annual conferences and certifications, to name a few. FROM THE CHAIR SMRP certifications, in particular, set the organization apart from other groups. The Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) and Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) are globally-recognized certifications that provide valuable, real-world knowledge and skills that help practitioners advance their careers. The CMRP is the only certification in maintenance, reliability and physical asset management accredited by the American National Standards Institute. Even more, managers increasingly use the certification to make hiring decisions. Whether you choose to become an SMRP member or not, I encourage all of the practitioners reading this to consider earning a certification that will set you apart from others in their field. For those of you who are not members or who are unfamiliar with SMRP, I hope you now understand the opportunities we provide for professionals to grow in their careers. For more information, visit www.smrp. org. I hope you enjoy this special issue of Solutions and consider becoming part of our growing society! Sincerely, Bob Kazar, CMRP, PMP SMRP Chair WWW.SMRP.ORG 10127-4056 SMRP Solutions SE.indd 5 8/22/16 9:43 AM http://www.smrp http://WWW.SMRP.ORG

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