What Characterizes a Great Supplier Relationship?
Abstract
Tim and Fred discuss the hallmarks of great supplier relationships that work.
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SOR 017 Examples of Great Supplier Relationships
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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SOR 014 Importance of Clear Communication Across the Supply Chain
Open Communication With the Supplier to Ensure Reliability
Abstract
Tim and Fred discuss just how important clear communication is across the supply chain and how it improves product reliability.
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SOR 013 The Design and the Supplier’s Capability
Matching Supplier Capability to the Design
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Tim and Fred discuss the supplier’s role in achieving a reliable design and product.
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DTK Andy Drenick Business Leader
Andy Drenick, CEO and President Qualmark Corporation
Tim Rodgers interviews Andy concerning the role of the CEO concerning product reliability.
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SOR 012 The Evolution of Reliability Practices and HALT
Evolution of Reliability Practices and HALT
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Kirk and Fred discuss the history and evolution of environmental stress testing practices leading to HALT.
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SOR 011 Approaching HALT on a Water Resistance Coating
Approaching HALT on a Water Resistance Coating
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss how to approach developing a HALT for a discrete component that a vendor claims is more reliable.
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SOR 010 Should We Design for HALT
Should We Design for HALT?
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss the notion of designing for HALT and why that isn’t a good idea.
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SOR 009 Building Consistent Behavior Focused on Reliability
Building Consistent Behavior Focused on Reliability
Abstract
Adam and Fred discuss steps you can take to create consistent behavior focused on reliability.
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DTK Andre Kleyner Author
Andre Kleyner, Author
Tim Rodgers interviews Andre Kleyner concerning Andre’s observations and advice concerning warranty, small sample data analysis, the current state of reliability education and more.
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SOR 008 Recognizing Inconsistent Reliability Priorities
Recognizing Inconsistent Reliability Priorities
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Adam and Fred discuss recognizing and dealing with inconsistent behaviors concerning reliability performance.
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Creating Meaningful Reliability Predictions
Creating Meaningful Reliability Predictions
Early and often during product development, the team needs to know the expected reliability performance of the current design. The values provide information to make decisions.
We can create meaningful estimates. Or not.
