Continuous Improvement with Anthony Natoli

In this episode, I speak with Anthony Natoli and talk about Continuous Improvement (CI). He shares his experiences and the journey the site has taken to reach a level of maturity where they have now embedded the CI practices and can see the benefits. Anthony shares the challenges, his learnings, and how they started the CI journey.

You can get In touch with Anthony via LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-natoli-50038166/) or email him at (anthony.natoli@ccep.com).

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What is Weibull Distribution?

In this episode, I speak with Dane Boers and discuss Weibull distribution. He provides some great examples to explain the different parameters of Weibull distribution, the characteristic life, and the shape parameter. I never thought that it could be made simple! We also talk about how we can use the outputs from a Weibull Analysis i.e. the probability of failure, to prevent equipment downtime.

You can get in touch with Dane via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneboers/) or send him an email at dane@modla.co

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Discrete Event Simulation and Risk Matrix

In this episode, I speak with Andrew Kelleher, MD at RAMS Mentat GmbH on his take on the use of Risk Matrix and how he sees the benefit of not using one for making optimum decisions. We discuss the importance of performing simulation to assess the needs of a system and to determine appropriate maintenance and sparing strategies.

We trivialize complex issues when there are no formal tools and Andrew provides his perspective on how we approach these problems to create a solution based on Discrete Event Simulation.

You can get in touch with Andrew Kelleher on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-kelleher-ab5602127/

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Binomial and Poisson Distribution

In this episode, I welcome Luke back to the podcast. We discuss what Poisson and Binomial distributions are, and what their applications are in the industry and specifically for Reliability Engineers.

If you want to learn more about Probability Distributions Used in Reliability Engineering then please check out this free paper:

https://crr.umd.edu/sites/crr.umd.edu/files/Free%20Ebook%20Probability%20Distributions%20Used%20in%20Reliability%20Engineering.pdf

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What is Asset Management?

In this episode, I speak with Shane Scriven and try to break down Asset Management(AM). We talk about AM and how it interacts with Systems Engineering and Reliability Engineering. I try to challenge if organizations can work without AM and rely on the discrete application of Systems Engineering, Reliability Best Practices, and LEAN.

If you want to read more about Asset Management and how to get started on the journey with AM, visit: https://gfmam.org/

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Work Order Data and its Impact on Reliability

In this episode, we discuss the importance of collecting good quality information for your work orders, what is considered as good quality information and how that has an impact on the Reliability of the asset. We also discuss how important it is to have a well-established Asset Hierarchy.

To learn more about the use of Fault Codes you can refer to ISO 14224.

If you’d like to learn more, get in touch with Harish (linkedin.com/in/harish-lala-22566942)

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Statistics for Reliability Engineers

In this episode, we speak with Luke De Jager about Statistics and how much of it is necessary for Reliability Engineers. Understanding of Statistics remains an important aspect of any Reliability Engineers job. We talk about different distributions, why not use MTBF, and what is required to perform a good data analysis.

If you want to get in touch with Luke, you can contact him via LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/luke-de-jager-2461b473)

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Good to Great Lubrication Practices

In this episode, I speak with Shane Scriven about Lubrication and some best practices that an organization can implement. We also discuss the relationship between Lubrication Management and Asset management standards as a way to maximize benefits and what we can do to increase the competency of our workforce.

To check out more on ISO550001 standard: https://www.amcouncil.com.au/knowledge/what-is-asset-management.html

If you have any questions on Lubrication or want to have a chat on Reliability get in touch with Shane here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-scriven/

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Introduction to Reliability – It Matters!

In this episode I talk about why I wanted to start this podcast and how I intend to help others learn about Reliability and de-mystify the common misconceptions.

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