Speaking Of Reliability: Friends Discussing Reliability Engineering Topics | Warranty | Plant Maintenance

What do Key Characteristics have to do with Reliability Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the application of product and process characteristics in achieving reliability objectives. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the subject of key characteristics and how they can be used to improve reliability. Topics include: What are key characteristics? Defining measurable [...]

The Role of the CRE in Industry Abstract Andre and Fred discussing the value of the CRE for the field of reliability engineering. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss how to view the value of the CRE for your resume, your career, and across the industry. Topics include: Is the CRE good [...]

The CRE Exam Creation Process Abstract Andre and Fred discussing the process of behind the ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer body of knowledge and exam. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss various elements and overall process to support the CRE certification process. Topics include: CRE Test Review process to examine a batch of [...]

Collecting Field Data Automatically Abstract Adam and Fred discussing the problem is too much data collected automatically. The goal is not to collect data, it is to support decisions with data. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss The benefits and challenges of automated data collection in field systems Topics include: Automated data [...]

ROI on Gathering Clean Field Data Abstract Adam and Fred discussing the often interesting, challenging and sometimes frustrating tasks before actually analyzing the data. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss the importance of clean data sets for analysis. Topics include: Inadequate data collection, root cause methodology, and scrubbing can significantly reduce the effectiveness of [...]

Dealing with Pressure to Just Fix It Quickly Abstract James and Fred discussing balance between just fix it and doing the due diligence to learn how to really fix it right and avoid future failures. Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss importance of creating a culture where the maintenance technician can do [...]

Is Deferred Mainteance Bad? Abstract James and Fred discussing deferred maintenance and the balance between investment and delays. Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss the value of understanding and using deferred maintenance list correctly. Topics include: Deferred intentionally or just not knowing what to do? Do you wait till a failure occurs [...]

Gaining and Maintaining Management Support Abstract James and Fred discussing gaining management support to move any reliability improvement program along. Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss a concept sparked by an article, Topics include: Speak the language of management focusing on building a business case for the reliability program. Part of stakeholder [...]

Separate Quality and Reliability Departments? Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the differences found between what is considered a “Quality” department issue, and what is a “Reliability” department issue. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss why and how divisions between quality and reliability departments are sometimes silos of political divisions in companies Topics [...]

What is the Difference Between Quality and Reliability? Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the way quality and reliability are seen as different although both may cause the product to be considered a failure in the eyes of the customers. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss Topics include: How we define “Quality” issues [...]