2025 Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals content from Plant Services

(SMRP) is a nonprofit professional ‎society formed by practitioners to develop and promote excellence in maintenance, reliability ‎and physical asset management.
May 1, 2026
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The Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) hosted its 2025 annual conference in Fort Worth, Texas, from October 6 to 9. Plant Services editors attended the event and many sessions. The articles below represent a small collection of the conference’s valuable content.

2025 SMRP content

Case study: How Nestlé USA used AI to improve spare parts search and inventory visibility across its network of factories

By applying an AI-powered tool to spare parts data, SAP search accuracy improved and teams could manage inventory more efficiently.

Reliability under water: How Baxter Healthcare rebuilt an essential supply chain after Hurricane Helene

The storm tested every system and every person—revealing the true power of maintenance and reliability leadership under pressure.

Is your facility prepared for hurricane disaster? Tips from a survivor

Disaster recovery could come down to an accurate spare parts list and asset hierarchy. Where does your facility stand?

Maintenance Mindset: What manufacturing leaders can learn from military training

Retired Air Force colonel shares lessons on building “no fail trust” to drive accountability, safety, and engagement on military operations and manufacturing teams.

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