Restarting Quality
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Greg and Fred discuss the future of quality and reliability – which may be ‘back to the future’ of quality.
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SOR 785 Restarting Quality
SOR 742 Reliability and Quality
Reliability and Quality
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Dianna and Fred discussing differences and similarities between quality and reliability.
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SOR 741 What is Working in Quality
What is Working in Quality
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Dianna and Fred discussing the role of Quality and quality professionals in an organization.
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SOR 738 Design Use of Cpk
Design Use of Cpk
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Chris and Fred discuss the use of this thing called ‘Cpk’ which is what we call a ‘capability index.’ This is a measure of how ‘capable’ a typically manufacturing process is, which helps us understand the percentage of defects we create. But reliability engineers often see this as something that ‘manufacturing teams’ or ‘quality people’ do. But is it?
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SOR 737 Proper Use of Cpk
Proper Use of Cpk
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Chris and Fred discuss what ‘Cpk’ and other ‘capability indices’ mean … especially when it comes to reliability. Never heard of this or want to learn more? Listen to this podcast!
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SOR 384 The Definition of Reliability and Quality
The Definition of Reliability and Quality
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Chris and Adam discuss how the definitions of ‘reliability’ and ‘quality’ align … or differ. What are the differences? Do these differences matter for all applications? Is there merit in arguing that there is a difference? Well … the answer to each question is both ‘yes’ and ‘no.’ Confused? Perhaps listening to this podcast might help. Because we should only use definitions that help us and our organization. In a way, using a definition that makes the most sense to your organization is not only acceptable, it is necessary. And many organizations have failed because they have never understood these differences.
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SOR 371 Quality and Reliability Relationship
Quality and Reliability Relationship
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Kirk and Fred discussing the relationship between quality and reliability. Quality can lead to a functional failure but sometimes is cosmetic or feel of a product.
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SOR 283 Difference Between Quality and Reliability
Difference Between Quality and Reliability
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Adam and Chris Stapelmann discussing how the disciplines of Quality and Reliability differ.
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SOR 220 Robust Quality and Reliability
Robust Quality and Reliability
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Kirk and Fred discussing the Taguchi loss function and the problem of making it “in spec” but not on target.
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SOR 209 Separate Quality and Reliability Departments?
Separate Quality and Reliability Departments?
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Kirk and Fred discussing the differences found between what is considered a “Quality” department issue, and what is a “Reliability” department issue.
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SOR 208 What is the Difference Between Quality and Reliability?
What is the Difference Between Quality and Reliability?
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Kirk and Fred discussing the way quality and reliability are seen as different although both may cause the product to be considered a failure in the eyes of the customers.
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