SOR 507 Celebration of Failures
Abstract
Adam discusses why the reliability engineer discipline is unique in that it encourages the “Celebration of Failures”
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SOR 507 Celebration of Failures
SOR 506 Encountering a Radical Idea
SOR 506 Encountering a Radical Idea
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Kirk discusses his experiences in semiconductor manufacturing and systems manufacturing that led him to an understanding and agreement of the radical ideas that Gregg Hobbs was proposing with HALT and HASS methods.
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SOR 505 Balancing KPIs
SOR 505 Balancing KPIs
Abstract
James discusses the importance of balancing key performance indicators
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SOR 504 Eradication of MTBF
SOR 504 Eradication of MTBF
Abstract
Fred discussing just how bad MTBF and related measures are for our profession.
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SOR 503 Profit Today Versus Profitability
SOR 503 Profit Today Versus Profitability
Abstract
Chris talks about what ‘profitability’ is … and it is not ‘profit today.’ Why is this distinction important? Because focusing on profitability takes care of all of your future ‘profits today.’ But it does not work the other way around. There are plenty of contemporary examples about how we can get this wrong – think Boeing and the ‘mess’ it is currently in. Want to learn more? Please listen here!
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RM 034: A Conversation with “The Cleaning Lady and the Rocket Scientist” Barbara and Ed Kanegsberg
A Conversation with “The Cleaning Lady and the Rocket Scientist” Barbara and Ed Kanegsberg
Episode 34: A Conversation with “The Cleaning Lady and the Rocket Scientist” Barbara and Ed Kanegsberg about all things cleaning. Barbara and Ed are the authors of Handbook for Critical Cleaning available here:
https://tinyurl.com/rlomsz2
Barbara and Ed discuss their upcoming Product Quality Cleaning Workshop, in cooperation with Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX and Dr. Darren Williams May 13-14. For more information, please click on the link below:
https://www.shsu.edu/academics/chemistry/cleanresearch/cleaningworkshop.html
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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RRP 091 Asset Management & Collaboration Panel Podcast
RRP 091 Asset Management & Collaboration Panel Podcast
On this week’s episode, I welcome Rob Gabrielczyk, Ashley Barratt & Claire Gowson to the show. We discuss asset management, collaboration and what scares them when walking into a new project.
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SOR 501 Engineering and the Data
SOR 501 Engineering and the Data
Abstract
Adam discusses how data can be used from existing databases and specially designed tests to characterise products reliability performance.
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197-Change from the Middle with Brandon Weil
Change from the Middle with Brandon Weil
For maintenance and reliability programs to be successful, often it will be championed by middle management. These are the people who interact and report on progress and challenges faced on the plant floor. Brandon Weil joins us on this episode to shed some light on how middle managers can contribute to productive change in an organization.
Key highlights from this episode are:
- How often the drive from change comes from middle management
- Strategies for influencing up and down the organization
- Challenges and solutions to win and implement change
MIM 023 George Parada
An Interview with George Parada
This week on Masterminds in Maintenance, we are so excited to welcome George Parada to the show!
SOR 500 How Speaking of Reliability Got Started
SOR 500 How Speaking of Reliability Got Started
Abstract
Fred discusses the origin of Speaking of Reliability plus an introduction to SOR Shorts.
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DTK Tom Moriarty Author
Tom Moriarty Author
Tim interviews Tom, they discuss the topic of productive leadership with respect to organizational reliability.
Why Reliability Engineering Is Important
Why Reliability Engineering Is Important
podcast episode
What do you tell someone you just met when they ask, “So, what do you do?” Saying you’re a reliability engineer will likely get a polite nod or confused look. How do you explain what you do and why? Why is what we do as reliability-minded folk important? [Read more…]
SOR 499 Is There a Better Way Than RPN?
Is There a Better Way Than RPN?
Abstract
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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