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

Tips For Building a Reliability Plan Abstract Carl and Fred discussing one of the more important aspects of developing a good reliability plan: how to select the right reliability tools. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss ideas and tips for building an effective reliability plan. The focus of this podcast is on [...]

DFR and Maintenance Input Abstract James and Fred discussing getting maintenance input into the design process. Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss the importance of providing useful solutions into the design process. Topics include: Design for Maintenance is not just a set of rules of what cannot be done. A few tips [...]

Motivation and Learning Abstract James and Fred discussing the range of motivation for professional education. Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss Topics include: A quick recount of James experience at SMRP The benefits of live events over online events like webinars The learning continues to improve maintenance programs Enjoy an episode of [...]

Cat vs Dog Reliability Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the question of which common pet has more reliable behavior and how this relates to quality versus reliability Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the differences between reliability of expectations for the the response of cats and dogs and quality and reliability. Topics [...]

Preventing a Public Reliability Problem Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing how to prevent a field problem from becoming a widely disseminated through the media Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the challenges to preventing the reliability problems from becoming a public perception of poor quality from a product manufacturer. Topics include: The [...]

Reliability and Sample Size Abstract Adam and Fred discussing the difficulties of selecting the correct sample size for reliability demonstration testing. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss the difficulties of selecting the correct sample size for reliability demonstration testing Topics include: Should samples be used for reliability improvement or reliability demonstration for a [...]

The Intent of Reliability Testing Abstract Adam and Fred discussing why the “why?” of testing is so important. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss why the “why?” of testing is so important. Topics include: The intent of a reliability test should be clearly defined in the program plan Keeping the original intent visible [...]

If you are a reliability engineer who is asked to help someone undertake data analysis ... what are the first questions you should ask? There are two big ones. The first is 'what decision does this support?' The second is 'where does this data come from?' Faced with challenges like this? Listen to this podcast to learn more!

Reliability engineering is one thing. The technical understanding of the theory and practice to do reliability engineering 'things' is undoubtedly a challenging thing to achieve. But it is not reliability leadership of itself. Reliability leaders must motivate, convince, understand how reliability relates to business outcomes and so on to make positive change. Want to learn more? ... listen to this podcast!

Should You Design for Corner Cases Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing whether to design for the anticipated extreme corner case of environmental stresses that some percentage of the product may see in use. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss design issues of determining the cost versus risk in future product use conditions [...]