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Connecting Reliability Tasks with Decisions Abstract Adam and Fred discussing how to ensure reliability test and analysis tool output affects program decisions Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss how to ensure reliability test and analysis tool output affects program decisions Topics include: Constructing reliability activities in a manner where their output fits to [...]

Dancing with Fear to Get Things Done Abstract Carl and Fred discuss how fear can keep us from achieving our goals, and strategies to overcome our fears. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss getting things done in spite of our fears. Topics include: Question: Can new reliability engineers offer feedback to experienced engineers? [...]

What is Reliability Leadership? Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the broad subject of leadership, and how it applies to reliability engineering and management. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss reliability leadership. Topics include: What is reliability leadership? Importance of influencing behavior in DFR The soft skills of reliability Difference between a manager [...]

Proper DFMEA Methods and Considerations Abstract Adam and Chris discussing methods for structure and implementation of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Key Points Join Adam and Chris as they discuss methods for structure and implementation of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Topics include: The importance of an effective facilitator The role and actions of [...]

Challenges of Creating a Reliability Organization Abstract Adam and Chris discussing the challenges of creating a new reliability organization as an individual. Key Points Join Adam and Chris as they discuss the challenges of creating a new reliability organization as an individual. Topics include: Finding ways to create credibility for the reliability department and team Communicating [...]

Pay Attention to Wearout Symptoms Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing how sometimes we get accustomed to a product starting to wear out when it is still functioning, and how long can we go without replacement. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the need to pay attention and the trade-offs of taking the [...]

Should I Use TTF or TBF Calculations? Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing comments we have received throughout the history of “Speaking of Reliability”. In this podcast we discuss one of the questions “should I calculate an average MTTR or MTBF ? “. We review the reasons that calculating an average time to or between failures [...]

In What Department Should the Reliability Group Be Located? Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the organization of the reliability activity and the benefits and shortcomings of locating reliability in different departments. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss which department reliability should be in. Topics include: Being in an organization that supports reliability Fixing problems vs. [...]

DFR the Long View Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the subject of DFR from the long-term point of view. An effective DFR program takes time, and cannot be done with shortcuts. However, it is very much worth the effort. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss why it takes time to develop and [...]

Reliability Prediction is Back Unfortunately Abstract Andre and Fred discussing the use of parts count prediction by safety standards. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss the misguided recommendations to use parts count predictions in recent updates to safety standards. Safety standards requiring the calculation of failure rates, often based on constant failure [...]