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Necessity of Collaboration Abstract Dianna and Fred discussing the many forms that collaboration can take and ways to approach collaboration as a way to successfully work with others to solve a problem. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss the necessity of collaboration with others. Topics include: why reliability engineers need to be […]

Reliability of Produce Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing about a subject that is quite different from electronics and systems, that is the degradation of fruit and vegetables and prevention of aging or preservation of fruit. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the approach we might use to determination of how and the […]

Prework for HALT Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing a question from a listener, that is pretty fundamental to HALT programs, what to do before starting to do HALT. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss what needs to happen in a company before trying to do HALT in an organization that has not […]

What sort of things do you need to think about when you are looking for a laboratory or 'lab' to help you work out reliability 'stuff?' You can't outsource absolutely everything. But what can you outsource?

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 […]

Transferring Knowledge Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the process of knowledge transfer from one person to others. This process is at the core of influencing others to achieve reliability objectives. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss how to transfer your knowledge to other people, and conversely, how to support knowledge transfer from […]

Manager and Leader Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the importance of management and leadership.  They cover the similarities and differences between the two. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss the future of management and leadership.  Both have changed radically following Covid.  This is important because in today’s ‘great resignation’ workers are leaving […]

Why Do Networking Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the importance and challenges of networking. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss the future of networking and even influencing that can positively impact your career. Topics include: What does networking look like in the post covid world? Why is networking important for your present […]

Training that Sticks Abstract Dianna and Fred discussing training that sticks. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss what makes successful training and consider it from teacher/coach and student point-of-views. “Who is responsible for learning?” Topics include: grades: getting a great grade but not learning anything is less than useful a student approach […]

Independent Design Reviewer Abstract Dianna and Fred discussing design reviews and independent reviewers. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss a question: “How important are independent reviewers to a design review, and what is their general purpose for the design review process?” Topics include: responsibilities of being an independent reviewer and of the […]

Too Many Meetings Abstract Dianna and Fred discussing how to get next steps when being presented a problem by quality assurance. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss a listener question: Our QA team holds meetings to track items and problems, but they’re not helpful in finding solutions. What can I do? Topics […]

Who is responsible for reliability? Is it your suppliers who ought to be subject matter experts on making whatever it is they make? Is it the junior engineers who have completed engineering degrees and therefore should know how to make something reliable? Is it the people who write standards and textbooks and guidebooks that you mandate everyone to follow? ... or perhaps ... is it you?

Confidence from Understanding Abstract Chris and Fred discuss what this term ‘confidence’ means … especially when it comes to statistics (and reliability) Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss what ‘confidence’ means … especially when we do things like statistical analysis to help us understand the reliability characteristics of a system or product. [&#...

Training Everyone for Risk Management Abstract Greg and Fred discussing risk management training for all employees. Key Points Join Fred and Greg as they discuss how risk management is like quality in 1987, when Baldrige, ISO 9001, and Six Sigma were launched.  We live in VUCA time.  Companies now are training everyone in risk to […]

Decision Making for Reliability Abstract Greg and Fred discussing risk based, decision making for reliability and quality engineers. Key Points Join Fred and Greg as they discuss decision making in reliability, quality, and engineering.  Good  decision making may be the key personal differentiator for all engineers in an age when a work smart phone will […]

What Matters in a Demonstration Test? Abstract Carl and Fred discussing a listener question about how which failures to count in demonstration testing. Specifically, what about maintenance induced failures, supply chain failures and other types of failures, not typically part of the product design. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss reliability demonstration […]