SOR 505 Balancing KPIs
Abstract
James discusses the importance of balancing key performance indicators
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SOR 505 Balancing KPIs
Speaking of Reliability
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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
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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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SOR 502 Focus on the Vital Few Methods
SOR 502 Focus on Vital Few
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Carl discusses why focusing on the vital few reliability methods is key to successful reliability programs.
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SOR 501 Engineering and the Data
SOR 501 Engineering and the Data
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Adam discusses how data can be used from existing databases and specially designed tests to characterise products reliability performance.
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SOR 500 How Speaking of Reliability Got Started
SOR 500 How Speaking of Reliability Got Started
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Fred discusses the origin of Speaking of Reliability plus an introduction to SOR Shorts.
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SOR 499 Is There a Better Way Than RPN?
Is There a Better Way Than RPN?
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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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SOR 498 The Problem with Leading with Your Diploma
The Problem with Leading with Your Diploma
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Carl and Fred discussing what can happen when a reliability engineer puts undue focus on their degree when introducing themselves or when looking for a new position.
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SOR 497 Corporate Control of Reliability Program
Corporate Control of Reliability Program
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James and Fred discussing one of the perils of a corporate-run tops-down reliability program
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SOR 496 The Value of a Certification
The Value of a Certification
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James and Fred discussing different kinds of certifications or diplomas and the real value they represent.
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SOR 495 Markov Chain Modeling – Just the Basics
Markov Chain Modeling – Just the Basics
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Chris and Fred discuss Markov Chain modeling. Where we model transitioning from one state to another – which is often used for availability. How and when do I use it? Does it work in today’s reliability applications? Listen here to learn more.
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SOR 493 The Pride of Reliability
The Pride of Reliability
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Adam and Fred discussing how pride in your work is a component of highly reliable products.
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SOR 492 Keeping Reliability Goals Relevant
Keeping Reliability Goals Relevant
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Adam and Fred discussing how to use the product’s reliability goal to drive the test and development program.
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SOR 494 The Reliability Engineering Management Tutorial
The Reliability Engineering Management Tutorial
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Chris and Fred discuss the Reliability Management Tutorial that Chris and Carl Carlson (another Accendo contributor) will be delivering at the Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) in Palm Springs later this month. This tutorial can contribute to you getting a certificate as well if you are attending. Like to learn more? Listen here.
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