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A Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) can model system reliability. But it can't model a system without 'you.' And that means you need to keep thinking about how your system actually works. An RBD can help. But it is not by itself the answer! The post SOR 962 Limits of Block Diagrams appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Where do Confidence Bounds Come From Abstract Chris and Fred discuss where the ideas of ‘confidence bounds’ come from … and perhaps what they mean. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how we come up with things we call ‘confidence bounds.’ What are they? … and how do they help? Topics include: […] The post SOR 961 Where do Confidence Bounds Come From appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Differing FMEA Approaches Abstract Carl and Fred discuss their overall approach to FMEA, what works and doesn’t work. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss how they approach FMEA to keep it lean, effective and workable. Topics include: Does a longer FMEA make for a better FMEA? If you have the right FMEA […] The post SOR 960 Differing FMEA Approaches appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Knotty Detection Abstract Carl and Fred discuss reader questions on FMEA detection, a subject which can be challenging and confusing. Detection is a key part of FMEA during product development as well as in operation. This podcast will discuss some of the “knottiest” challenges with understanding detection in FMEA. Key Points Join Carl and Fred […] The post SOR 959 Knotty Detection appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Learning Weibull Analysis Abstract Chris and Fred discuss Weibull Analysis and how it can help you can first take your ‘tentative’ steps to learn more about it. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss Weibull analysis. This is perhaps one of the most talked about forms of analysis reliability engineers talk about. And […] The post SOR 958 Learning Weibull Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Learning From Those Closest Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the fact that many times those on the assembly and production lines are the ones that have the most information for assembly issues and causes of failures, yet the information they have is not heard by the engineers and management that could improve it. Key Points […] The post SOR 957 Learning From Those Closest appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Getting Failure Feedback Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the many required tests before market release and post market ongoing reliability testing and why testing is so necessary. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the reasons we have to do so many tests to get the feedback on failures sometimes long after the […] The post SOR 956 Getting Failure Feedback appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Data Analysis Assumptions Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the importance and context of assumptions in data analysis. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss assumptions making decisions using non parametric data. Topics include: What is non parametric data? Why, when, and how to use non parametric data? How to make good decisions using […] The post SOR 955 Data Analysis Assumptions appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

AI Challenges and Opportunities Abstract Greg and Fred discuss AI – both the challenges and opportunities for quality and reliability professionals. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss how AI may have the same impact as the discovery of electricity or the steam engine. Both created economic disruption and personal change. So, hang […] The post SOR 954 Ai Challenges and Opportunities appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Robustness Abstract Philip and Fred discuss the idea of a robust design for a product or system. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss Topics include: To improve the ability of a product to withstand unexpected stresses, improve the robustness. Design techniques to improve robustness. Various methods to improve reliability like stress-strength analysis, […] The post SOR 953 Robustness appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Vintage Experience Abstract Philip and Fred discuss the value of the experience our co-workers may be able to share. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss Topics include: Accumulated experience over time Tips on helping others share their expertise in a valuable way Tip on effectively sharing your own experiences. Enjoy an episode […] The post SOR 952 Vintage Experience appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Shorter Lifespan of Newer Appliances Abstract Carl and Fred discuss an article from the Wall Street Journal describing how newer appliances tend to have more complexity and shorter lifespans, and what can be done to reverse the trend. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the factors that influence reliability in large, complex […] The post SOR 951 Shorter Lifespan of Large Appliances appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Value of Design FMEA Abstract Carl and Fred discuss an interesting question from a listener about modeling the money value of Design FMEAs. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss whether it is possible to predict the cost savings due to design changes driven by Design FMEA. Topics include: The challenge of predicting […] The post SOR 950 Value of Design FMEA appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Lots of organizations really struggle with projecting returns. Big time. They often say the only data they have is the number of things sold in a month, versus the number of products returned. Really? So you have no idea which customer is returning the product? No idea when that customer purchased that product ... even just to confirm it was returned in the warranty period? Most organizations actually have the data ... it's all about sharing it. The post SOR 949 Forecasting Returns appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

The 2017 Atlanta Airport Blackout was caused by an electrical fire that took out the main power supply cables, ... and the backup power cables that were located in the same tunnel. This simply can't happen when organizations take reliability seriously. So if you want to learn how 'not' to do something like this ... listen to this podcast! The post SOR 948 Atlanta Airport Outage appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Customer Support Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the challenges as a customer when calling for customer support. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss customer support. Topics include: why current contact methods make it seem that customers are not a priority. the missing link: the problem the customer is facing. how changing the […] The post SOR 947 Customer Support appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Getting Questions Answered Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the challenges in asking others reliability questions and getting questions answered. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss getting questions answered about reliability. Topics include: places to ask questions being able to say “failure” ways to look at asking questions to help you ask yours […] The post SOR 946 Getting Questions Answered appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Moose Lodge Syndrome Abstract Greg and Fred discuss how institutions can and should adapt, but often don’t. The result is that even most Fortune 500 companies have a 10 year half life. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss the inability of organizations to change and pivot. ‘Moose Lodge Syndrome’ is a metaphor […] The post SOR 945 Moose Lodge Syndrome appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Check Your (Decision Making) Bias Abstract Greg and Fred discuss how bias is a part of all of us. Our challenge is that bias impacts our decision making from simple rules of thumb to complex decisions. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss heuristic and complex decision making. Topics include: What are decision […] The post SOR 944 Check Your (Decision Making) Bias appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

The 'hazard rate' and 'failure rate' are terms that are often used by reliability engineers. Sometimes they are used in ways that make them seem as if they are the same thing. But are they? If you don't know ... then listen to this podcast! The post SOR 943 Failure and Hazard Rate appeared first on Accendo Reliability.