Ricky Smith, CMRP, CMRT
Ricky Smith, CMRP, CMRT is the Vice President of World Class Maintenance and a leading Maintenance Reliability Consultant with over 35 years of experience. He holds certifications such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) and Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT). Ricky has worked with global companies like Coca-Cola, Honda, and Georgia Pacific, delivering expert maintenance solutions across 30 countries. His career began in the U.S. Army, advancing to leadership roles, including a position at the Pentagon as Facility Investigator for the Secretary of Defense. Ricky is also the co-author of Rules of Thumb for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers and Lean Maintenance: Reduce Costs, Improve Quality, and Increase Market Share.
Posts by Ricky Smith, CMRP, CMRT
Maintenance Management Best Practices for Long-Term Asset Health
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How Detailed, Repeatable Procedures Cut Failures and Improve Asset Life
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Unlocking Vibration Analysis Methods for Effective Diagnostics: Techniques, Tools, and Benefits
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How Three Basic Maintenance Practices Boost Reliability and Uptime
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Why Visual Inspections Still Matter in Predictive Maintenance Programs
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RCM in Action: The Method That Extends Asset Life Dramatically
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Why Maintenance Goals Are Critical to Success in Any Organization
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How Smart Plants Use Weekly Work Schedules to Improve Performance
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How Planning and Scheduling Improve Maintenance Effectiveness
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Single Point Lesson: How to Eliminate Pipe Stress Like a Pro
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How a Maintenance and Engineering Manager Drives Plant Reliability
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How to Build a Convincing Business Case for Reliability Improvements
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