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Kirk discusses his experiences in semiconductor manufacturing and systems manufacturing that led him to an understanding and agreement of the radical ideas that Gregg Hobbs was proposing with HALT and HASS methods.
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James discusses the importance of balancing key performance indicators
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Fred discussing just how bad MTBF and related measures are for our profession.
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Chris talks about what ‘profitability’ is … and it is not ‘profit today.’ Why is this distinction important? Because focusing on profitability takes care of all of your future ‘profits today.’ But it does not work the other way around. There are plenty of contemporary examples about how we can get this wrong – think Boeing and the ‘mess’ it is currently in. Want to learn more? Please listen here!
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Carl discusses why focusing on the vital few reliability methods is key to successful reliability programs.
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Adam discusses how data can be used from existing databases and specially designed tests to characterise products reliability performance.
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Fred discusses the origin of Speaking of Reliability plus an introduction to SOR Shorts.
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Carl and Fred discussing the shortcomings of the use of RPN in an FMEA, and what specifically can be done to prioritize risk in an FMEA.
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Carl and Fred discussing what can happen when a reliability engineer puts undue focus on their degree when introducing themselves or when looking for a new position.
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James and Fred discussing one of the perils of a corporate-run tops-down reliability program
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James and Fred discussing different kinds of certifications or diplomas and the real value they represent.
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Chris and Fred discuss Markov Chain modeling. Where we model transitioning from one state to another – which is often used for availability. How and when do I use it? Does it work in today’s reliability applications? Listen here to learn more.
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Adam and Fred discussing how pride in your work is a component of highly reliable products.
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Adam and Fred discussing how to use the product’s reliability goal to drive the test and development program.
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Chris and Fred discuss the Reliability Management Tutorial that Chris and Carl Carlson (another Accendo contributor) will be delivering at the Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) in Palm Springs later this month. This tutorial can contribute to you getting a certificate as well if you are attending. Like to learn more? Listen here.
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