Reliability Decisions
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing some of their most memorable reliability decisions, and how the decisions came about.
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SOR 607 Reliability Decisions
Understanding Software FMEA
“My software never has bugs. It just develops random features.” Anonymous
More and more mechanical and electrical systems include software integration. The FMEA methodology applies very well to software as well as hardware. It is possible to include software functionality in the System FMEA as part of the functional descriptions. However, for complex software functionality such as embedded control systems, it may be useful to perform a separate software FMEA.
SOR 597 Reliability Tools: Supporting Good Decisions and Adding Value
Reliability Tools: Supporting Good Decisions and Adding Value
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the myriad of reliability methods and tools, and how they can be differentiated by how they support program decisions and add value.
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Legal Guidelines for FMEAs
FMEAs are legal documents that support the demonstration of due care in product development. FMEA teams should ensure their worksheets are consistent with good legal practices for documents, and follow company legal guidelines.
“Common sense often makes good law.” William Orville Douglas, past Justice of the Supreme Court
SOR 596 Approach to Platform Reliability
Approach to Platform Reliability
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing a reliability approach where the focus becomes core functions. This is compared to approaching reliability at the project level.
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SOR 595 Lesson Learned Doing Virtual Work
Lesson Learned Doing Virtual Work
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the timely subject of working from home in the virtual world. Whether you are running a meeting, participating in an FMEA, teaching, or collaborating online, what works and does not work?
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SOR 594 FMEA and Legal Considerations
FMEA and Legal Considerations
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Carl and Fred discussing common sense legal guidelines for doing FMEAs. The focus of FMEAs should be first and foremost on improving designs and manufacturing processes, and consistent with company legal policy.
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PFMEAs can Identify Special Process Characteristics
[This is a companion article to “Using Design FMEAs to Identify Special Product Characteristics.” These two articles should be read in sequence.]
Identification and application of special product and process characteristics help to focus assembly and manufacturing processes on the most important areas, in order to achieve the right outcomes.
“Science is the process that takes us from confusion to understanding” – Brian Greene
DFMEAs can Identify Special Product Characteristics
One of the most important principles in reliability engineering and management is the differentiation between the vital few and the trivial many. The application of special product characteristics uses that principle.
“The whole of science is nothing more than the refinement of thinking.” – Albert Einstein
SOR 579 Introduction to Facilitation Skills
Introduction to Facilitation Skills
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the broad set of skills that are needed to be an effective team leader.
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SOR 578 Dealing with Interfaces
Dealing with Interfaces
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing interfaces and how they can be addressed in reliability programs.
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SOR 572 Minimum Viable Reliability
Minimum Viable Reliability
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing whether there is such a concept as “minimum viable reliability”?
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SOR 571 Safety and Reliability
Safety and Reliability
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the differences and similarities between safety and reliability, and how to address them in reliability programs.
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Using FMEA quality objectives to audit FMEAs
In last month’s article we discussed the most common FMEA mistakes and how to convert them into quality objectives. This month we will focus on how to audit FMEAs, using the FMEA quality objectives as a guideline.
“Twice and thrice over, as they say, good is it to repeat and review what is good.” Plato
SOR 565 Technical Skills for an Expert Reliability Engineer
Technical Skills for an Expert Reliability Engineer
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing what it takes to be an expert reliability engineer, from a technical point of view.
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