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 implement an effective DFR program.

Topics include:

• The value and benefits of DFR
• The pressures companies face to focus on short term
• Some companies have shifted emphasis from long-term actions to quarterly results
• What to do when company seems to be doing well in short term, but is not taking actions to implement DFR for the long term
• Making good products vs. end-of-quarter push
• Executive bonus structure that emphasizes warranty returns
• Importance of life-cycle costing
• Building credibility that the long-term benefits of DFR will happen

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SOR 269 DFR the Long ViewCarl S. Carlson

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Show Notes

A very good book on the subject of DFR, written by a cross section of subject matter experts, is “Design for Reliability,” edited by Dev Raheja and Louis Gullo.