Implementing Reliability Programs Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the challenges associated with implementing reliability programs. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the execution step of the reliability process. Specifically, how to work with project teams that do not have excellent project management systems, and still successfully execute the tasks in your reliablity […] The post SOR 697 Reliability and Poor Project Management appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

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Reliability and Poor Project Management

Interpreting Test Results Abstract Carl and Fred discussing a listener question about reliability demonstration testing; specifically how to deal with unrelated failures when using “success testing.” Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss “success testing,” and the assumptions and principles that need to be considered. Topics include: Planning and interpreting binomial testing Pass-fail […] The post SOR 696 Interpreting Test Results appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Interpreting Test Results

Training and the Trades Abstract James and Fred discussing the impact of the labor shortage on maintenance programs. Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss the dilemma of attracting the necessary talent that also has the experience and education to file maintenance trade roles, engineering roles, etc. Topics include: The plentiful openings, yet […] The post SOR 695 Training and the Trades appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Training and the Trades

How and What to Learn Abstract James and Fred discussing learning from failures, yet shouldn’t we prevent failures? Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss the idea of learning from failures when failures are being prevented. What do we focus on when not waiting for failures to occur? Topics include: Importance of learning […] The post SOR 694 How and What to Learn appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

How and What to Learn

Thoughts on ALARP Abstract Chris and Fred discussing another question from a listener based on “as low as reasonably practicable” Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss the safety concept of reducing risks and a basic approach implied by ALARP. Topics include: One issue is what is practicably changes with time and interest […] The post SOR 693 Thoughts on ALARP appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Thoughts on ALARP

Reliability and Pumping Water Abstract The post SOR 692 Reliability and Pumping Water appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Reliability and Pumping Water

Design Failure Patterns Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing how new technology designs of buildings or electronics are usually over-designed in the first generation. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the possible causes of design failure patterns Topics include: It is likely that the first high rise condos were over-designed with much more […] The post SOR 691 Design Failure Patterns appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Design Failure Patterns

Reliability and Simplicity Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing marketing reliability, brand reputation for reliability along with tradeoffs between making equipment simple and reliable. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss a variety of topics around reliability. Topics include: Many times the end user of a critical piece of equipment would prefer an older […] The post SOR 690 Reliability and Simplicity appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Reliability and Simplicity

We like to think that we live and work in an &apos;evolved&apos; society where we learn from our mistakes, technology is awesome and our knowledge is (historically) unchallengable. But in practice, there are lots of places and industries where warning signs are routinely ignored. And it takes a disaster or catastrophe to trigger change. Why is this? The post SOR 689 Warning Signs and Culture appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Warning Signs and Culture

When is MTBF OK? Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the MTBF … and if and when it can be used … sometimes in reliability engineering. We know that the MTBF is one of the most chronically overused (and misused) so-called ‘reliability’ metrics. But is there scope for it to be used … sometimes? Key Points […] The post SOR 688 When is MTBF OK? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

When is MTBF OK?

Creativity and Engineering Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the broad subject of creativity, and how it applies to engineering activities, including reliability engineering. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss creativity in engineering. Topics include: What is creativity? Book: Serious Creativity Creative challenge in recruiting interview Kids are inherently creative Odyssey of the […] The post SOR 687 Creativity and Engineering appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Creativity and Engineering

Short Term Thinking Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the problem with short-term thinking; and the benefits of long-term thinking in the field of reliability engineering and management. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the time span for reliability programs, and what happens when the focus is primarily on problem fixing, and not […] The post SOR 686 Short Term Thinking appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Short Term Thinking

We often hear the term &apos;reliability demonstration testing&apos; ... but what does that mean? It doesn&apos;t always mean we demonstrate &apos;real-world&apos; reliability ... in spite of what the standards might say. And there are better ways. Interested? ... listen to this podcast! The post SOR 685 Demonstration Testing appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Demonstration Testing

Perils of Assuming a Model Abstract Chris and Fred discuss some of the issues you face when selecting a (potentially incorrect) model. And how much uncertainty still remains when you do. Hate statistics … but need a nice and easy introduction to this sort of stuff? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss […] The post SOR 684 Perils of Assuming a Model appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Perils of Assuming a Model

Public Reporting of Failures Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the challenges of failure analysis and reporting of the root cause of electronic system failures and corrective action to the consuming public Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss product failure reporting to the public. Topics include: Backblaze, a data storage company, publishes the […] The post SOR 683 Public Reporting of Failures appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Public Reporting of Failures

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