Cliff Williams, Author
Tim Rodgers interviews Cliff concerning his book, People: A Reliability Success Story*
, and his work with teams on ‘soft’ skills.
DTK Cliff Williams Author
SOR 024 The Role of People Skills to Achieve Reliability Objectives
The Role of People Skills to Achieve Reliability Objectives
Abstract
Carl and Fred discuss the importance of people skills in achieving reliability objectives.
While technical skills and experience in the various reliability tools is essential, achieving reliability objectives requires working with engineering teams and influencing engineers in a positive manner.
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How to Prepare for the ASQ CRE Exam
How to Prepare for the ASQ CRE Exam
You have signed up to sit for the CRE exam.
You have the education and experience. Then, you look at the CRE body of knowledge—the breadth of statistics, the range of tools, the plethora of concepts.
You need to review the material. Where do you start?
SOR 023 Overcoming Roadblocks to Achieve Reliability Performance
Overcoming Roadblocks to Achieve Reliability Performance
Abstract
Carl and Fred discuss the most common roadblocks to achieving high reliability in any company, and what the reliability practitioner can do to overcome each of the potential roadblocks.
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SOR 022 Change Agents and Reliability Leadership
Change Agents and Reliability Leadership?
Abstract
Adam and Fred discuss the importance of identifying the “change agents” in the organization and linking their message with the leadership.
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SOR 021 Reactionary Response to Improve Reliability is Short Sighted
DTK Kirk Gray Consultant
Kirk Gray, Consultant
Tim Rodgers interviews Kirk Gray concerning his observations and advice concerning accelerated testing best practices.
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SOR 020 What Happens During a HALT Session?
What Happens During a HALT Session?
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss a few of the essential steps as you turn on the HALT stresses.
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SOR 019 What do you need to do before a HALT session?
What Do You Need to Do Before a HALT Session?
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss a few of the essential steps before you turn on the HALT stresses.
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SOR 018 How to Build a Valuable Relationship with Your Supplier
Why Should the Supplier Care About Your Reliability?
Abstract
Tim and Fred discuss how to forge a mutually beneficial and trusting supplier relationships to improve reliability.
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SOR 017 Examples of Great Supplier Relationships
What Characterizes a Great Supplier Relationship?
Abstract
Tim and Fred discuss the hallmarks of great supplier relationships that work.
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DTK Carl Carlson Author
Carl Carlson, Author
Tim Rodgers interviews Carl Carlson Effective FMEAs book*
and his work with teams conducting FMEAs.
Exploring Alternatives to MTBF
Exploring Alternatives to MTBF
You may already know my position on MTBF.
If not, do not use MTBF at all, ever, in any form. So what should we use instead?
I suggest using reliability, the probability of success over a specific duration.
Let’s discuss what will work for you.
SOR 016 Breaking the “Profit in Repair” Dilemma
Breaking the “Profit in Repair” Dilemma
Abstract
Tim and Fred discuss the need to partner with suppliers and how to avoid the “vendor’s profit is in repairs” trap.
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SOR 015 Dealing with the Drive to the Lowest Cost Supplier
The Danger of Choosing the Lowest Cost Supplier
Abstract
Tim and Fred discuss the common behavior of only focusing on purchase price when working with suppliers.
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