Insights and Innovations: The ICML Blog

World-Class Reliability Starts with a Solid Foundation

December 1, 2013 · Suzy (Jamieson) Hitchcock

by Suzy Jamieson, ICML, Dec. 2013 | When it comes to developing, implementing and sustaining a reliability-improvement program, long-term success ultimately depends on a solid foundation with the shop-floor staff or technicians. Without them, their buy-in and a solid foundation of technical skills, no amount of reliability theory, philosophy or trendy gadgetry will make […]

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Clopay’s Lippert Reaps the Benefits of ICML Certification

November 1, 2011 · Suzy (Jamieson) Hitchcock

by Suzy Jamieson, ICML, Nov. 2011 | Scotty Lippert is often referred to as “ICML’s poster boy.” For 26 years, Lippert has been with his current employer, Clopay Plastics of Augusta, KY. Lippert truly personifies the spirit of ICML for a number of reasons, including his mentoring, his giving nature and his passion for volunteering. […]

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Eli Lilly’s Wenzel Embodies the Spirit of ICML

October 1, 2011 · Suzy (Jamieson) Hitchcock

by Suzy Jamieson, ICML, Oct. 2011 | Ten years ago, ICML held its very first examination session in Biloxi, Mississippi, changing the course of the machinery lubrication industry. In the small pioneering group of only six practitioners stood Rendela Wenzel, who took it upon herself to be part of the very first group of ICML […]

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How to Prepare for Certification Exams

September 1, 2001 · Suzy (Jamieson) Hitchcock

by Suzy Jamieson, ICML, Sept. 2001 | While certifications of all sorts are developed to evaluate one’s ability to perform a technical task, there is a lot more to it–the exam. Some professionals may be horrible test takers. Even the fear of failure can get in the way of performing your best under pressure… […]

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