Episodes

  • Reliability Allocation

    Reliability Allocation
    Jul 4 2025
    Reliability Allocation Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss various approaches to allocation. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss the pros and cons of different approaches to reliability goal allocation for subsystems and components. Topics include: Is there value in allocation goals for each component in a system? What is the purpose of allocation? […] The post SOR 1084 Reliability Allocation appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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  • Portable Device Feasibility

    Portable Device Feasibility
    Jun 30 2025
    Portable Device Feasibility Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how we assess product feasibility … at the concept stage! Great topic. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss product feasibility when it is nothing more than a concept. There is a lot to unpack here! This comes from a question raised by a Singaporean […] The post SOR 1083 Portable Device Feasibility appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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  • Equations for Goal Setting

    Equations for Goal Setting
    Jun 27 2025
    Equations for Goal Setting Abstract Chris and Fred discuss what equations (if any) exist for setting and optimizing reliability goals … sometimes trading off against other goals. Wo … Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss equations that exist to help you come up with and optimize reliability goals and targets. This comes […] The post SOR 1082 Equations for Goal Setting appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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  • Customer Requirements

    Customer Requirements
    Jun 23 2025
    Customer Requirements Abstract Chris and Fred discuss customer requirements when it comes to reliability. How do we get this wrong? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss requirements … not just yours … when it comes to reliability. What can go wrong? Topics include: MTBF and other wrong metrics. People love the MTBF […] The post SOR 1081 Customer Requirements appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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  • Bearing Failure and Analysis

    Bearing Failure and Analysis
    Jun 20 2025
    Bearing Failure and Analysis Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how bearings fail. Bearings are among the most common components used in products and systems. So, how do they go wrong? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how bearings fail, in response to a question from one of our listeners whose organization has […] The post SOR 1080 Bearing Failure and Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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  • Decisions and Metrics

    Decisions and Metrics
    Jun 16 2025
    Decisions and Metrics Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the importance of key metrics, whether KPI’s or OKR’s, to determine the quality of decision making. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss decision making, metrics, and objectives. What works? What doesn’t? And, how to develop better operational measures. Topics include: How organizations track performance? […] The post SOR 1079 Decisions and Metrics appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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  • Communicating Complex Topics

    Communicating Complex Topics
    Jun 13 2025
    Communicating Complex Topics Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss a few approaches that may be effective when communication complex topics to others. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss the need for many engineers to improve their ability to communicate effectively. Topics include: Engineers with other Engineers – or engineers with the many others […] The post SOR 1078 Communicating Complex Topics appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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  • Loss of Expertise

    Loss of Expertise
    Jun 9 2025
    Loss of Expertise Abstract Greg and Fred discuss what happens when a company doesn’t have the engineering knowledge, skills, and abilities to design things. Why? Companies don’t make commodity stuff any more. They outsource these items. The challenge of outsourcing often means outsourcing engineering expertise. Big problem. So what are the solutions? Key Points Join […] The post SOR 1077 Loss of Expertise appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
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