Work Management and Certification

Published on February 20, 2026

Folks, I'm worried about the resistance to train our maintenance and reliability professionals to the highest level in this country vs. other countries. Let's train high and set expectations high. Foreign competition is making it an imperative that we invest heavily in our associates.

About the Author:

Dr. John L. Ross, Jr. has nearly 40 years in maintenance and reliability. A former U.S. Air Force Captain, he is a Lean Manufacturing facilitator, Process Safety SME, and CMRP. Holding a U.S. patent, he earned an A.S., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., shaping best practices in maintenance and reliability leadership.

 

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