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QDD 177: Beyond Requirements: How Quality Methods Provide Actionable Design Inputs

QDD 177: Beyond Requirements: How Quality Methods Provide Actionable Design Inputs

Beyond Requirements: How Quality Methods Provide Actionable Design Inputs

We explore the critical transition from concept development to engineering solutions in product development, highlighting quality tools that bridge the gap between customer needs and technical design inputs.

  • Quality engineering tools help translate concept development insights into design requirements
  • Results from concept development help focus engineering efforts on what matters most
  • The goal is continuing the conversation from concept development through product design

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CR089: The Marketing Metal Journey and a lead up to IMTS with Emily Wilkins

CR089: The Marketing Metal Journey and a lead up to IMTS with Emily Wilkins

The Marketing Metal Journey and a lead up to IMTS with Emily Wilkins

Emily Wilkins joins CMMSradio to share her journey into launching Marketing Metal, her passion for the manufacturing space and the people of manufacturing, and a ton of other insights.  Lots of shout outs in this episode as a lead up to IMTS happening in Chicago September 9-14, 2024!

Episode shout outs:

  • Chris Luecke
  • Meaghan Ziemba
  • Tony Gunn
  • Jim Mayer
  • Bryan Bieschke (UpKeep)
  • Hallie Haupt
  • Drew Crowe
  • The Creators Lounge
  • Metallica
  • All Within My Hands
  • MetallicaScholars

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CR088: The Ethan Almighty Story with Jeff Callaway on CMMSradio from Brightly Illuminate 2024

CR088: The Ethan Almighty Story with Jeff Callaway on CMMSradio from Brightly Illuminate 2024

The Ethan Almighty Story with Jeff Callaway on CMMSradio from Brightly Illuminate 2024

Here’s a very special episode for you!! It’s The Ethan Almighty Story with Jeff Callaway of Kentucky Humane Society! We discuss how they use Brightly but quickly focus in on the story of Ethan on CMMSradio recorded from Brightly Illuminate 2024 in Raleigh NC. Ethan, sometimes called Hero Dog, is a true fighter that was literally minutes away from death. His story is out there and Jeff Callaway, his handler and owner (“I knew that is my dog”), tells some of the story here. You can find the story everywhere. BE sure to visit https://ethanalmighty.com/ or find Ethan on Facebook here:   / ethanalmighty-100085380373853   and keep an eye out for the movie!! Ethan Almighty!! Thank you, Jeff, for sitting down with us to record this episode about facilities management at the Kentucky Humane Society, how you use Brightly, and the amazing story of Ethan!! We look forward to watching the journey and seeing you again one day soon!

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CR087: The Maintenance Journey and How a CMMS Fits into Pursuing Maintenance Excellence at Oshkosh Defense

CR087: The Maintenance Journey and How a CMMS Fits into Pursuing Maintenance Excellence at Oshkosh Defense

The Maintenance Journey and How a CMMS Fits into Pursuing Maintenance Excellence at Oshkosh Defense

The Maintenance Journey and How a CMMS Fits into Pursuing Maintenance Excellence!

They’re making something innovative at the Oshkosh Defense Spartanburg SC plant.  We’ll get into that and a whole lot more. 

We had the honor and pleasure of hosting Trent McJunkin, CMRP, Facilities & Maintenance Manager at Oshkosh Defense for a journey story conversation that shows how Trent got into the space, where he “cut his teeth,” and how mentors along the way shaped his growth into a true leader!  We get into the role a CMMS plays and there’s a reveal at the end.  We’ll see who catches that!! 

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RH001: The Godfather of Reliability: Christer Idhammar

RH001: The Godfather of Reliability: Christer Idhammar

The Godfather of Reliability: Christer Idhammar

Christer is a world-renowned expert within Reliability and Maintenance. His career began in the Swedish merchant marine where he started developing the fundamentals of his Results Oriented Reliability and Maintenance Management concept. During the last 40 years this concept has evolved during his time as mechanic crafts person, engineer, manager, consultant, educator, philosopher, reliability guru and company leader.

He is the author of literally thousands of articles and is the winner of numerous awards. Often referred to as the Godfather of Reliability, his memoir “Knocking Bolts” details his journey’s throughout the world and how those experiences directly tie to Reliability and Maintenance.

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CR086: Getting Real About Maintenance VPs Transparency and CMMS with George Williams on CMMSradio

CR086: Getting Real About Maintenance VPs Transparency and CMMS with George Williams on CMMSradio

Getting Real About Maintenance VPs Transparency and CMMS with George Williams on CMMSradio

Watch this video, or listen, if you want some real talk about those VPs that parachute in and start making changes – It’s more of a call to action not just a critique – Ton’s of real insights throughout this episode with George Williams, CEO of ReliabilityX, telling it like it is for us all to benefit.

We discuss the challenges and dynamics of maintenance management and technology. How high-level decisions by VPs, often lacking hands-on experience, can disrupt maintenance operations. The importance of asking tough, honest questions during interviews and discussions to truly benefit the industry. 

George outlines upcoming courses on asset management and CMMS utilization, highlighting their system-agnostic approach. This conversation underscores the commitment to community and knowledge-sharing, focusing on improving practices and achieving win-win outcomes in maintenance and reliability.

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RM 175: War Stories from the Line: Phil Zarrow & Jim Hall Talk Reliability

RM 175: War Stories from the Line: Phil Zarrow & Jim Hall Talk Reliability

War Stories from the Line: Phil Zarrow & Jim Hall Talk Reliability

Today, I’m joined by two of the most respected names in the electronics manufacturing industry, Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall. Together, they bring decades of hands-on experience and unparalleled insight into the challenges and solutions within our field.

Jim and Phil are the driving forces behind ITM Consulting, where they help manufacturers around the world improve processes, solve complex problems, and build more reliable products.

Whether it’s soldering, cleaning, reflow profiling, process control, or failure analysis, these two have seen it all, fixed it all, and taught it all.

In this episode, we tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the industry today, from the challenges of miniaturization, the reality of voiding, to the rise of electronics deployed into harsh environments, to IPC standards, and the role of process control in ensuring long-term reliability.

Whether you’re a process engineer, a quality manager, or simply passionate about electronics manufacturing, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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CR085: The Tractian Journey Story and Who They Serve with CEO Igor Marinelli

CR085: The Tractian Journey Story and Who They Serve with CEO Igor Marinelli

The Tractian Journey Story and Who They Serve with CEO Igor Marinelli

Meet Igor Marinelli the CEO and Co-Founder of TRACTIAN joining us for a great journey story where we get into present times with a view toward the future!  You’ll learn why they focus only on maintenance management in manufacturing with some examples.  

We tried to do this at The Reliable Plant Conference 2024 in Chicago, IL but had to go virtual.  Everyone was super busy at this event.  

We would love your input on this episode!  It’s an episode with a little bit of everything, even a few laughs, as we jump from topic to topic.

🤘 Tell us your favorite topic or segment with a comment! 🤘 

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