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SOR 593 What should a Body of Knowledge Do?

SOR 593 What should a Body of Knowledge Do?

What should a Body of Knowledge Do?

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Chris and Fred discuss what a ‘body of knowledge’ or ‘BOK’ should do? And by this we mean a document or book that outlines the key ideas or things you should know for doing ‘something’ … like reliability. There are many textbooks which are (let’s face it) not helpful because they are ‘too technical’ – and not useful for the majority of reliability decisions. But we can go too far the other way as well and make things too simple – so we just plug and play tools. Without knowing what each tool does. Sound familiar? Listen to this podcast!
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SOR 592 Knowledge vs Rote

SOR 592 Knowledge vs Rote

Knowledge vs Rote

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Chris and Fred discuss the urge for (us) reliability engineers to rush to use a tool – and not understand what that tool does, how it works, or even if it answers the question you are trying to answer. Why is this? We sometimes (always) like solving problems. But in our rush to solve a problem … do we solve the right problem? Do we create more problems? What’s a ‘problem?’ Sound familiar or scary? Listen to this podcast.
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SOR 585 You Gotta Think

SOR 585 You Gotta Think

You Gotta Think – Part 1 of 2

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Philip and Fred discussing why we need to think when we work with reliability in a light hearted discussion that topics like the speed of light, way back when in physics class, spinning hands, Ben Franklin, Super conducting submarine engines, keyboard jockey’s blind bliss, plug-n-chug – Spec & Dump, Universities role in teaching thinking, Today’s reliability software, using the right tool for the right job,balancing today’s dynamic work load, water foutain statistical process control, the value of a great mentor and social invisibility.
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SOR 584 Influence As a Small Buyer

SOR 584 Influence As a Small Buyer

Influence As a Small Buyer

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Chris and Fred discuss the age-old problem of ‘influence’ or lack thereof when you are a small buyer. Influence to get reliable components. Influence to have that supplier remedy your issues. Because you feel too small and insignificant. Sound familiar? Then listen to this podcast.
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SOR 583 Time Discussing Reliability

SOR 583 Time Discussing Reliability

Time Discussing Reliability

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Chris and Fred discuss the idea of timing how long you spend talking about ‘reliability engineering.’ And by this, we mean conversation where you (1) proactively talking about preventing failures before they occur, and (2) in a way where something gets done about it (improving something)? Let’s say someone timed how much time your organization spent on this sort of conversation – would you be proud of the number you get?
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