Safety and Reliability
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the tools of safety and reliability engineering, and how these tools overlap.
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SOR 674 Safety and Reliability
SOR 673 Safety – Binary or Variable
Safety – Binary or Variable
Abstract
Carl and Fred discuss the subject of safety. Specifically whether an item or device can be considered safe or not safe (binary), or whether there are degrees of safety (variable).
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SOR 666 Giving and Receiving Feedback
Giving and Receiving Feedback
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Carl and Fred discussing the topic of giving and receiving feedback, and how it supports professional development.
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Relationship between FMEA and Risk Management – Part 2
FMEA has an important relationship with risk management. This article provides an example of this relationship.
The suggested sequence is to first read the article “Relationship between FMEA and Risk Management” to learn about the interactions between FMEA and Risk Management at a high level. [Read more…]
SOR 665 Keeping up with Reliability Tools
Keeping up with Reliability Tools
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing a listener summitted question: When one’s job is focused on a single area of reliability, how does one keep up with advancements ones own area, as well as the entire field of reliability engineering? [Read more…]
SOR 662 Leading Teams
Leading Teams
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the essence of team leadership. Reliability engineers need to add effective team leadership to their core set of skills.
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SOR 661 Management vs Leadership
661 Management vs Leadership
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing what it means to be a leader, and how the principles of leadership go beyond the traditional roles of management.
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Relationship between FMEA and Risk Management
“If no one ever took risks, Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor.” – Neil Simon
FMEA and Risk Management are two distinct bodies of knowledge. This article explores some of the interactions between these two important methods. It is not intended to be a complete analysis of the similarities, differences, and linkages between FMEA and risk management. Rather, it is a high-level overview.
SOR 653 More Than One Root Cause
More Than One Root Cause
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the subject of root cause. How many “root causes” can there be? Is there only one “root cause” for a problem? What about events or conditions that happen in tandem?
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SOR 652 Reliability and Risk Management
Reliability and Risk Management
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the relationship of reliability and risk management, including areas of overlap and linkages.
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Why FMEA Needs to be Team-Based
“Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes
In the international FMEA community, one of the hot topics is how much of an FMEA can be automated versus how much needs to be team-based. Some experts say the future of FMEA requires an automated approach, as systems are getting more and more complex. Others say FMEA must always be grounded in a team of subject matter experts, narrowly focused on the highest priority issues.
In this article, I will share my thoughts on why FMEA needs to be team-based, and what elements can be prepopulated or automated.
SOR 643 Maintenance FMEAs
Maintenance FMEAs
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the application of FMEAs in support of asset maintenance.
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SOR 642 What Price Reliability?
What Price Reliability?
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the reliability of the Texas electric grid debacle, and what can be learned from a reliability point of view. Lessons learned from this problem can be applied to other industries.
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Is There a Better Way Than RPN?
“Number rules the universe.” – Pythagoras
Risk Priority Number (RPN) . . . by definition, a single number that represents relative risk for prioritizing issues in an FMEA. Sounds simple. But, how well does it work in practice? And, is there a better way?
This article highlights shortcomings and concerns when using RPN in FMEA, and discusses an alternative. It is a companion article to “Prioritizing risk for corrective actions in an FMEA.”
How to Get Better Results with FMEAs, in Less Time
“Time is money” – Benjamin Franklin
One of the most common complaints about FMEAs is that they can take a long time to do. This article presents solutions to this challenge.
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