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The Weibull distribution is a versatile tool to analyze time-to-failure data. Like any tool, it could be wielded well or not so well. In this short webinar, let’s discuss when and why you would use Weibull analysis, the basic process, and its limitations.
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In today’s labor market, recruiting and retaining skilled workers is still a challenge in the industrial sect. In the case of Scott MacKenzie who is the President of LEAF Services, a company that provides cost-effective industrial labor solutions, clients come to him to look for manpower who are safe, focused, and with industrial background. The problem? Clients’ demand for labor is urgent, and some may even request “I need people tomorrow”.
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James and Fred discussing resistance to change within an organization, sometimes based on poor assumptions and misunderstood theorems.
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Kirk and Fred discussing personal experiences in customer service and good and bad aspects of having an IPhone battery replaced.
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True enough, a reliable plant is a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly plant. In compliance with safety laws and with workplace accidents becoming increasingly common, workplace safety is apparently one of the biggest challenge employers are facing today.
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Kirk and Fred discussing the understanding of HALT and the fact that many see as HALT, the finding of operational limits and weaknesses, as “just another tool in the reliability engineering tool bag” and how for Kirk it is most efficient approach to reliability development.
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Tim interviews Steven Wachs, a consultant, about his background and ongoing work as a statistician and consultant.
Adam and Fred discussing the method to characterise a products use environment.
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Adam and Fred discussing estimating use case and environment for your products during design.
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Andre and Fred discussing the challenges and some ideas on solutions when sourcing new technology from a vendor.
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Planning and Scheduling is the core of any reliability program. It is part of Work Control process which is described as the execution of a work order from start to end, and setting the right expectations to everyone involved. The role can be viewed separately or as a hybrid, depending on the maturity of the organization and the complexity of the process.
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Fred discussing the Speaking of Reliability podcast journey.
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Andre and Fred discussing what you need to think about and do differently to understand and minimize new technology related reliability risks.
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Tim interviews Anne Meixner a consultant about her background and ongoing work concerning with testing analog and mixed signal devices.
Electricity or energy is what gives power to a production plant. Any organization spends a considerable amount to keep their equipment in optimal condition and ensure maximum production efficiency. If the electrical system is not up to the mark, this will not only affect the production output but also will expose the employees to potential risks.
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