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`Your Maintenance and Reliability Resources`

A 3-Day Workshop Conducted by Two of the World’s Most Renowned Experts on
RCM Methodology & PdM Technology

You may register online or by calling us at (408) 365-1975

Anthony M. (Mac) Smith, P.E. Jack R Nicholas, Jr. P.E, CMRP RCM Author / Instructor PdM Author / Instructor

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Best practices in RCM & PdM execution, implementation & management
- The significance of differentiating Failure Modes & Failure Causes
- The hidden trap in the age-reliability Bath-tub curve
- Historical ROI’s from successful RCM & PdM applications
- Synergy of RCM + PdM used together to obtain the least-cost program
- Strategy for defining tasks for an optimal PM/PdM program
- Lessons Learned (including what does NOT work – pitfalls to avoid)
- Discovering and treating potential hidden failures
- Selecting options, planning for & expanding RCM & PdM coverage
- Metrics for cost justifying & budgeting for PdM in good & bad times
- Recruiting & training personnel for PdM positions - Union/Non-union
- Assessing/auditing & strengthening existing PdM programs
- Latest new & upcoming developments in PdM that will affect you.

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES:
Anthony M.(Mac) Smith, P.E.
Mr. Smith has over fifty years of relevant technical and management experience (24 years with General Electric) in reliability/availability/maintainability (RAM), component and system design, hardware test and evaluation, data management, product assurance, system safety, product RCM and operational readiness reviews, and plant maintenance optimization via the RCM methodology. He is widely known as one of the pioneers of RCM and advanced maintenance practices, and has authored the highly regarded book on RCM, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (McGraw Hill, 1993). and co-authored a second book on the subject RCM-Gateway To World Class Maintenance (Elsevier Butterworth – Heinemann, 2004). Mac received a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (1953) and MSME from Drexel University (1961).

Jack R. Nicholas, Jr., P.E., CMRP:
Mr. Nicholas has 37 years of experience in development and application of predictive maintenance technologies, equipment reliability and root cause failure analysis, and development of PdM/CBM programs. He was involved in development and application of ten (10) predictive technologies for the Navy in the 1970’s and 80’s. During the past 20 years he has been a consultant to and teacher of managers and key personnel of leading companies, public utilities and government activities in Asia, Australia, Caribbean and North America. Over 3000 people from over 30 countries have attended his training courses and workshops. Jack holds a BS from the U.S. Naval Academy and MBA from The American University, Washington, DC. He is a graduate of the U.S Navy Nuclear Propulsion and submarine officer training programs. He served as Board Member, Exam Director and Certification Committee Chair for the SMRP Certifying Organization. He is co-author and editor for two texts: Predictive Maintenance Management and Advancing Reliability and Maintenance, both updated to 3rd Editions in 2008.

RCM / PdM WORKSHOP AGENDA:
Day One: RCM
· Current Maintenance Practices and Problems
    Ų   Use and clarification of definitions employed by the maintenance community.
    Ų   Review/explanation of the 12 most common problems currently experienced.
    Ų   Traditional PM derivation – why it is ineffective.
· What is RCM?
    Ų   Historical origin of RCM.
    Ų   Clear and comprehensive description of the four key RCM features.
    Ų   RCM role in PM Program strategy development.
    Ų   World Class Maintenance – one viewpoint.

Day Two: RCM
· RCM Implementation Process
    Ų   Defining the 9-Step RCM Implementation Process.
    Ų   The RCM system analysis process
    Ų   Demonstration of the supporting Software, “RCM WorkSaver™”.
· Selected RCM Case Studies
    Ų   Real world project descriptions and results achieved.

Day Three - PdM
· Predictive Maintenance Philosophy, Goals and Objectives.
· Functions of Predictive Maintenance and/or Condition Monitoring in the Overall Strategy and Processes of a Maintenance and Reliability Program.
· Commonly Used Predictive Analysis Methods.
Ų Trend Analysis, Pattern Recognition, Tests Against Limits or Ranges, Relative Comparison, Statistical Process Analysis and Correlation Analysis.
· Predictive Maintenance Program Alternatives and Cost Benefits.
· Planning for Implementation, Expansion and Integration of a PdM Program.
· Recommendations for Strengthening all parts of a PdM Program and Assuring Its Continuation.
· The Future of Predictive Maintenance as seen from year 2008.
· Auditing Your Present PdM Program to Determine Gaps Needing Attention.

VENUE LOCATIONS:
East - July 8, 9, 10 - Baltimore, MD
The workshop will be conducted in the new Charles Common Conference Center at Johns Hopkins University, 10 East 33rd Street, West Room #302 from 8am to 5pm. Rooms have been set aside for attendees at “Inn of the Colonnade”, a Hilton Property, for the Workshop dates plus two days before and after (if desired) at the special rate of $149 per night Single/Double occupancy. This property is located at 4 West University Parkway, Baltimore, MD, 21218 and is within easy walking distance of the Workshop location. Contact the hotel directly for reservations at (800) 222-tree or www.colonnadebaltimore.com and identify with the code “AMS” to get the special rate. This rate will be available until June 16th, 2008.

West – July 29, 30, 31 Las Vegas, NV
The workshop will be conducted at the Orleans Hotel and Resort, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave, from 8am to 5pm. Rooms have been set aside for July 28th through July 31st at the Orleans Hotel for a special rate of $57 per night Single/Double occupancy. Contact the hotel directly for reservation at (800) 675-3267 or www.orleanscasino.com and identify with the code “8AMSC07” to receive the special rate. This rate will be available until June 27th, 2008.

REGISTRATIONS:
The course tuition includes PdM textbook/workbook, RCM textbook and a workbook, lunch and refreshments. Lodging and transportation are not included. The tuition fee for this comprehensive 3-day course is $1200 dollars before June 1st and $1400 after. Four or more registrations from the same organization will receive a 10% discount. Cancellation must be received in writing by June 1st, 2008 and will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee; after June 1st , a fee of $250 will be charged. For additional information, please contact us at (408) 365-1975 - FAX: (408) 273-6368 or E-mail: rcm@jmssoft.com or register online

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