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

What does it mean to deal with a 'stress-strength' problem where we are given (seemingly) little information to try and come up with something meaningful when it comes to reliability?

Restarting Quality Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the future of quality and reliability – which may be ‘back to the future’ of quality. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss how to restart quality Topics include: What is the current state of quality management, assurance, and control. What changes are occuring in quality. […]

Decision Fatigue Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the importance for making smart decisions.  The challenge is that after Covid we are all tired of making decisions.  So, have we lost our perspective and even our sense of humor in understanding context in making smart decisions. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss decision […]

A Facilitator’s Role Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the essence of a facilitator’s role in leading meetings and reliability methods. This role is discussed from the viewpoint of reliability applications. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the key elements of the facilitator role. What works? What doesn’t work? What skills are involved? […]

A PFMEA Use Question Abstract Carl and Fred discussing an interesting question from a subscriber to the Inside FMEA series. The question has to do with selected process steps on a Process FMEA, and the efficacy and value of the occurrence rating being verified later in pilot assembly or trial production. Key Points Join Carl […]

Reliability data analysis is rarely - by itself - enough. Why? Well, if we are trying to challenge a preconceived idea about something, then we need to respect that it is a human being we are trying to convince. So what can we do?

How do we influence change in organizations that think they are open to change ... but really aren't? Especially when it comes to reliability engineering?

Dealing with Changing Requirements Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the dynamics of changing a design during the development process. The longer it takes to develop a new product the longer it allows the competitors to introduce new features and functions, which may have more market appeal than your products features right as your finishing development. […]

Connect Activity to Business Objectives Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing a basic question Fred asks in the Reliability Management Class and with new clients, that is “what are you trying to accomplish” with your reliability program, Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the objectives reliability and business and connecting those objectives to […]

We Are All Consultants Abstract Carl and Fred discussing how much of what we do as reliability professionals falls into the role of consultants. Learning how to be better consultants will enhance the results of our day-to-day work. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss their experiences as consultants and how they were […]