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QDD 128 Leveraging Proven Frameworks or Concept Development

QDD 128 Leveraging Proven Frameworks or Concept Development

Leveraging Proven Frameworks or Concept Development

Ready to sharpen your toolset with the wisdom of ancient warriors?

Today’s episode includes knowledge to guide your journey into the world of quality tools and reliability frameworks. Drawing inspiration from the seven weapons of warrior monk Benkei, we introduce the first seven quality tools collected by industry quality professional, Ishikawa. Discover how these types of tools, more typically used for monitoring and continuous improvement, can also be leveraged for early concept development, thus leading to successful product designs.

For those seeking to put theory into practice, we delve into a strategic system model that centers on customer inputs, intended and unintended outputs, and the use process, demonstrating how these tools can be applied to concept development. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how quality thinking can revolutionize your product design and development process.

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WQW 006: The Violin Shaped Object and Quality

WQW 006: The Violin Shaped Object and Quality

The Violin Shaped Object and Quality

If you are looking to purchase a violin through an online vendor, reading reviews will quickly introduce you to the VSO–the Violin Shaped Object. It looks like a violin, but it doesn’t produce the sounds you expect from a violin.

In Quality, we have plenty of our own examples of the VSO phenomena—where there is the promise of Quality tools and initiatives leading to improved performance and then the reality of little to no sustained improvements or benefits.

This podcast episode explores some of the possible explanations for why quality initiatives and tools are failing when they are implemented.

Here is a link to an music store’s description of a Violin Shaped Object: https://kennedyviolins.com/pages/what-is-a-vso

The famed pianist Keith Jarrett also comes up in the episode. Here’s a link to a fan website that has links to many, many resources about Keith Jarrett: Unofficial Keith Jarrett website

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RM 128: Industry Standards Explained with Leo Lambert

RM 128: Industry Standards Explained with Leo Lambert

Industry Standards Explained with Leo Lambert

Those of us in the electronic assembly space are no doubt aware of standards. In the simplest terms, standards tell us how to build products correctly. They differentiate correct from incorrect. They tell us what type of materials to use, how a solder joint is determined to be acceptable. Standards tell us how to test various parts of our assembly.

How are the standards derived? Who determines what the standards are? How often are they updated?

To answer these and other questions, I invited Leo Lambert onto the show.

Leo is the author of several publications, including “Soldering for Electronic Assemblies”, published by Marcel Dekker in 1987. He has published and presented numerous papers relative to the subject of Soldering and Cleaning at various Technical Seminars and Exhibitions worldwide.

Leo Developed, published, and conducted seminars entitled Deadline to Lead Free Seminars and Thriving in a RoHS/WEEE Environment.

Leo received the IPC President’s Award in 1989 for work conducted on solderable coatings for printed wiring boards.

He is an IPC Hall of Fame recipient, Charter Member on UNEP (United Nation Environmental Program) Technical Solvent Options Committee, where he overseed the worldwide activities in reducing CFC’s from use as cleaning material in Electronic Manufacturing resulting in the publication of the Montreal Protocol, an international treaty banning certain CFC-based materials.

Leo is a Member of ICOLP (Industry Cooperative for Ozone Layer Protection). Leo is a recognized expert in standards and, he’s my guest today on this episode of the Reliability Matters Podcast.

Leo’s Contact Information:
Leo Lambert
leo@eptac.com
https://www.eptac.com

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SOR 899 Inspiring New STEM Students

SOR 899 Inspiring New STEM Students

Inspiring New STEM Students

Abstract

Greg and Dianna discussing how to get involved in inspiring new STEM students.
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by Dianna Deeney 1 Comment

SOR 898 ERM and Reliability Engineers

SOR 898 ERM and Reliability Engineers

ERM and Reliability Engineers

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Dianna and Greg discussing ERM and Reliability Engineers, along with the AI revolution and the current state of quality.
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by Dianna Deeney 1 Comment

QDD 127 Understanding Cross-Functional Collaboration

QDD 127 Understanding Cross-Functional Collaboration

Understanding Cross-Functional Collaboration

Are you prepared to untap the potential of cross-functional collaboration in product design?

On this episode of Quality during Design, we pull back the curtains on the dynamics of cross-functional teams in product design. Dianna Deeney, your host and seasoned quality professional, shares her insights on navigating the complex world of cross-functional teams, addressing common misconceptions, and maximizing brainstorming through structure.

We’re about to take a deep dive into the power of diverse perspectives in shaping a holistic vision for a product. Hear about the concept of internal customers in product design, the process of gathering design inputs, and unlocking the potential of directed co-work. This episode is a must-listen for anyone aiming for cross-functional co-work for design inputs.

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SOR 897 Creating a Culture of Innovation with Quality and Reliability

SOR 897 Creating a Culture of Innovation with Quality and Reliability

Creating a Culture of Innovation with Quality and Reliability

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Dianna and Carl discussing creating a culture of innovation with Quality and Reliability.
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by Carl S. Carlson 1 Comment

SOR 896 Q & R Management: Independence vs. Integration

SOR 896 Q & R Management: Independence vs. Integration

Quality and Reliability Management: Independence vs. Integration

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Carl and Dianna sharing experiences with different forms of managing quality and reliability activities. The importance of independence was compared to the importance of integrating with the design activities. What works, what doesn’t work, and why?
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QDD 126 Exploring the Problem Space: A Key Principle for Robust Product Design and Project Success

QDD 126 Exploring the Problem Space: A Key Principle for Robust Product Design and Project Success

Exploring the Problem Space: A Key Principle for Robust Product Design and Project Success

Ever wonder why many product designs fail or why projects don’t always come out as planned? The answer might lie in how we approach the ‘problem space’ versus the ‘solution space’.

We’re celebrating two and a half years of Quality During Design podcast by revisiting the fundamental principles that guide our product design processes, and exploring how we can apply these principles to avoid common pitfalls.

We talk about the importance of staying longer in the problem space, using quality tools for teamwork, and understanding the power of pre-work in meetings.  Listen-in to challenge our thinking and push us to rethink how we engage with new projects. Plus, gain insights on how questioning, investigating, and experimental approaches during project planning will empower you to refine your design processes.

We’re inviting you to consider how the Quality During Design methodology can streamline your design process, reduce product failures, and create more meaningful customer experiences. This isn’t just about designing products; it’s about redefining how we perceive and approach the entire design process.

 

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Reliability is More than Testing

Reliability is More than Testing

Reliability is More than Testing

podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg

During the interview, I turned down a job when I learned the hiring manager expected me, a potential new reliability engineer on the team, to only conduct tests. Creating and assembling a reliable product or service takes more than testing. [Read more…]

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WQW 005: Diet Fads and Quality Initiatives—Two of a Kind

WQW 005: Diet Fads and Quality Initiatives—Two of a Kind

Diet Fads and Quality Initiatives—Two of a Kind

Diet Fads and Quality Initiatives seem to share a number of traits. This episode discusses those traits and introduces an idea that may explain why so often diets and quality initiatives fail.

Go to the Way of the Quality Warrior podcast page for all episodes, extra information, and to contact the host Keith Fong: Way of the Quality Warrior

Referenced paper: Fothergill, E., Guo, J., Howard, L., Kerns, J.C., Knuth, N.D., Brychta, R., Chen, K.Y., Skarulis, M.C., Walter, M., Walter, P.J. and Hall, K.D. (2016), Persistent metabolic adaptation 6 years after “The Biggest Loser” competition. Obesity, 24: 1612-1619. https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.21538

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by Mike Konrad 2 Comments

RM 127: Ask the Experts – A Conversation with Phil Zarrow & Jim Hall

RM 127: Ask the Experts – A Conversation with Phil Zarrow & Jim Hall

Ask the Experts – A Conversation with Phil Zarrow & Jim Hall

Welcome to another episode of the Reliability Matters podcast. For those of you keeping track, this is episode number 127.

In recent episodes, we’ve covered high-level issues, such as hiring best practices, novel, training, methods, design for manufacturing, highly accelerated, life, testing, and more. On this episode, we’re going to go back to the basics. What common problems are assemblers experiencing today? What are the basics of assembly best practices? Which problems seem to live in perpetuity?

To answer these and other questions, I’ve invited two of my favorite experts on to the show. If you’ve been in the electronic assembly industry for some amount of time, there’s little doubt you’ve heard of Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall. Phil has been involved with PCB fabrication and assembly for more than 36 years. Phil is the President and Principal Consultant of ITM Consulting. Jim Hall has been involved in the electronic assembly industry for the past 27 years. He’s a principal consultant and resident Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with ITM Consulting. He’s also an instructor in the Lean Six Sigma programs offered at Dartmouth College. Together with Dr. Ron Lasky, Phil and Jim designed the SMTA’s SMT Processes Certification Course.

A couple of years ago, Phil and Jim published a book in titled “troubleshooting electronic assemblies, tales from the board talk crypt”. I’ll talk to them more about that book later in this broadcast.

Phil and Jim host the popular audio series “Board Talk” a question and answer show hosted on the Circuit-Insight website. On their show, you’ll hear serious questions, and often comical but real answers.

Phil Zarrow’s Contact Info:
phil_zarrow@itmconsulting.com

Jim Hall’s Contact Info:
jim_hall@itmconsulting.com

ITM Consulting:

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SOR 895 Product Reliability in Complex Supply Chains

SOR 895 Product Reliability in Complex Supply Chains

Product Reliability in Complex Supply Chains

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Dianna and Chris discussing product reliability in complex supply chains.
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SOR 894 Sustainability and Reliability

SOR 894 Sustainability and Reliability

Sustainability and Reliability

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Chris and Dianna discuss the relationship between reliability engineering and sustainability (or anything else that is environmentally friendly). Is there some link between the two?
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QDD 125 Exploring Product Development and AI Through Literature

QDD 125 Exploring Product Development and AI Through Literature

Exploring Product Development and AI Through Literature:

Insights from ‘Loonshots’, ‘AI 2041’, ‘Quit’, and “How Big Things Get Done’ (QDD Book Cast)

Ever wondered how the world of product development can be viewed through the lens of a physicist? How the future of AI will impact our existence? What a champion poker player has to say about quitting, and what we can learn about product development from an architect?

This week, we dive headfirst into those questions with four fascinating reads: ‘Loonshots’ by Safi Bahcall,  ‘AI 2041’ by Kai Fu Lee and Chen Quifan, ‘Quit’ by Annie Duke, and ‘How Big Things Get Done’ by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner.

These books have reshaped my perspective and I believe they hold interesting insights for you too. We’ll explore how these books apply to new product development projects and how they can help us do it better. I also share why I thought some were better together, read in pairs.

For those of you who love a good discussion, I’m inviting you to join my virtual book club where we can further unravel these intriguing books. Let me know if you’re interested!

So, tune in for a conversation that promises to be as enlightening as it is engaging!

 

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