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Autonomous Driving: Reliable Enough? Abstract Adam and Fred discussing the reliability of autonomous devices where a reliability failure may result in death. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss the reliability of autonomous devices where a reliability failure may result in death. Topics include: How does the public view the safety of ever increasing [...]

Reliability Prediction Best Practices Abstract Andre and Fred discuss best practices in reliability prediction if they exist. Specifically, the poor ability of parts count prediction approaches to estimate future reliability performance. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss Topics include: Use physics of failure approach for predictions Get the design right with [...]

Appropriate Uses of Reliability Predictions Abstract Andre and Fred discuss the appropriate uses of a reliability prediction. The common methods are not to predict future field reliability performance. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss the inability of handbooks to accurately predict field reliability. There are a few valid uses of reliability prediction [...]

Reliability Prediction Standards Abstract Andre and Fred discussing reliability prediction standards. Specifically, something that is not based on the old handbooks tabulated data. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss the issues with handbooks, and how to use your own field data to create the basis of your own reliability predictions. Topics include: [...]

60% of Profits from Spares and Repairs Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the situation when an organization has a business model that actively minimizes reliability. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the odd business model that discourages creating a reliable product. A conflict exists if there is little to no profit during [...]

How to Specify Reliability to a Supplier Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss working with suppliers to obtain the desired reliability performance. It starts with how you specify reliability. It must include sufficient detail so your supplier understands your request. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss common problems and a couple recommended practices [...]

Organization Culture May Create Barriers to Reliability Improvement Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss how competing business priorities create obstacles to achieving desired reliability objectives. The culture of your organization may limit your ability as a reliability professional to do your job effectively. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the situation when shipping [...]

Understanding the Setting of Expectations Abstract Tim and Fred discuss a problem that buyers and suppliers sometimes encounter in new applications: which is the right technical solution? Key Points Join Tim and Fred as they discuss the disconnect between buyers who need a certain level of performance, and buyers who have multiple technical solutions, with [...]

The Make Versus Buy Decision Abstract Tim and Fred discuss whether or not you get better quality when you outsource. Will your supplier care as much about quality as you do? Key Points Join Tim and Fred as they discuss how to reduce the risk of poor quality due to outsourcing without adding extra cost. [...]

What About Warranty Charge Backs Abstract Tim and Fred discussing the Key Points Join Tim and Fred as they discuss Topics include: note 1 note 2 note 3 Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join friends as they discuss reliability topics. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from design for [...]