SOR 520 The Importance of People Skills
Abstract
Carl discusses how good people skills can supplement your reliability engineering skills, and why they are both important.
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SOR 520 The Importance of People Skills
SOR 514 Planning for Failures
SOR 514 Planning for Failures
Abstract
Carl discusses the importance of understanding how things fail, during product development.
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Using Process FMEAs to Improve Process Control Plans
“Science is the process that takes us from confusion to understanding…” – B
Properly done, Process FMEAs should improve manufacturing and assembly processes and corresponding process controls. This article describes how PFMEAs can be used to improve process controls, which are embodied in the Process Control Plan (PCP).
SOR 508 Why DFR is Essential
SOR 508 Why DFR is Essential
Abstract
Carl discusses why Design for Reliability is so essential to attaining high reliability.
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SOR 502 Focus on the Vital Few Methods
SOR 502 Focus on Vital Few
Abstract
Carl discusses why focusing on the vital few reliability methods is key to successful reliability programs.
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SOR 499 Is There a Better Way Than RPN?
Is There a Better Way Than RPN?
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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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SOR 498 The Problem with Leading with Your Diploma
The Problem with Leading with Your Diploma
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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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Using Design FMEAs to improve Design Verification Plans
“I didn’t fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.” Benjamin Franklin
Properly done, Design FMEAs should improve product designs and test plans. This article describes how DFMEAs can be used to improve testing and analysis, which are embodied in the Design Verification Plan (DVP).
SOR 487 Reliability and Supply Chain
Reliability and Supply Chain
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the interaction of reliability engineering with supply chain management.
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Application Tip – Begin with Concerns
Stay Focused on Areas of Concern
“It is not possible for minds degraded by a host of trivial concerns to ever rise to anything great.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau
One of the most important elements of excellent FMEAs is to stay focused on areas of concern. What does this mean and how should it be applied?
SOR 486 Reliability and Product Development
Reliability and Product Development
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the subject of how to integrate reliability into your company’s product development process.
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SOR 483 Reliability Value Calculation
Reliability Value Calculation
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing reliability methods from a value perspective. The value of your finding needs to be comparable to what the organization is valuing.
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SOR 482 Celebrate Failure
Celebrate Failure
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Carl and Fred discussing the importance of discovering and understanding failures during product development.
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SOR 479 Tips for Improving People Skills
Tips for Improving People Skills
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the broad subject of people skills in the application of reliability engineering. The ability to influence other people in a positive and constructive manner, is an essential skill.
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SOR 478 Tips For Building a Reliability Plan
Tips For Building a Reliability Plan
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Carl and Fred discussing one of the more important aspects of developing a good reliability plan: how to select the right reliability tools.
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