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

We are often told that 'quality' and 'reliability' is different. Do customers care if their product fails due to a 'quality' cause or a 'reliability' issue? Truth is that you cannot talk about the one without talking about the other.

Modern Phone Qualification Abstract Dianna and Fred discussing the information needed to determine how to qualify product reliability. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss a listener’s question: Do you have materials that describe different reliability tests done to qualify modern smartphones? Topics include: There is no reliability tests checklist for a product. […]

Value of Certification Abstract Carl and Fred discussing a listener question about the value of certification in reliability engineering. Does it help one’s career advancement? Will it enhance one’s salary? What are the pros and cons? Does certification improve one’s prospects internationally? Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the subject of training […]

Can Organizations Change Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the increasing requirement for organizations to change. Key Points Greg Hutchins is the new podcast co-conspirator with Fred Schenkelberg. In our first joint podcast, join Fred and Greg as they talk about ‘Can Organizations Change’ in today’s uncertain times.  Listen up as they discuss: Today’s new normal […]

Change Management with Humans Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the range of elements involved with change management. Key Points Join Fred and Greg in this first joint podcast on ‘Change Management with Humans.’  Fred is the quality and reliability guru.  Greg is a risk journeyman.  In these podcasts, we’re going to discuss the intersections and […]

Some organizations make really reliable stuff, but don't have a reliability goal. How can this be? We keep getting told that reliability goals are really important. They most certainly are. Are you confused?

We often ask ourselves (or others) some really questions that are easy to ask, but hard to answer. And most of the time this comes down to us not understanding the decision our question is supposed to support. What is your required confidence? What are the possible outcomes of your decision? How are you testing your samples?

The Future of Reliability Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the future of the field of reliability engineering, including where we have been and where we are going. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss how the field of reliability is changing and how this affects each of us. Topics include: The vital-few reliability […]

Unusual Reliability Applications Abstract Carl and Fred discussing unusual and interesting reliability projects that cross disciplines. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss some of their more captivating and unique applications of reliability principles and methods. Topics include: Control systems in the field of evolutionary medicine. Examines the body of knowledge associated with […]

When a Proposal Fails Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the challenge of getting a proposal for new testing (i.e HALT) accepted. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the many aspects of bringing a new approach to reliability development testing. Topics include: The many factors that are important to introducing a new test […]