Parhaat Reliability Engineer Podcastit (2024)

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Facilitator and Deep Understanding

23h ago

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Facilitator and Deep Understanding Abstract Carl and Fred discuss an Inside FMEA reader question: “does a facilitator have to have a deep understanding of the subject matter they are facilitating?” Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the level of knowledge a facilitator must have about there subject being facilitated, in order to be succe…

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Influence vs Facilitation

5d ago

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Influence vs Facilitation Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss influence vs. facilitation and the difficulty of trying to do both at once. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss influence vs. facilitation, comparing the roles of when you are a contributor vs. facilitating with peers. Topics include: The need to be a facilitator when in quality…

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8D with 'G'

8d ago

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8D with ‘G’ Abstract Dianna and Fred introduce a special guest, ‘G’, and talk about the 8 Disciplines method of problem solving. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss 8D with ‘G’, Google’s AI assistant. Topics include: Problem solving and the benefits of a structured approach like 8D (8 Disciplines) The hardest parts about RCA (root cause…

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Can Manufacturing Improve the Design

12d ago

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Can Manufacturing Improve the Design Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how reliability and quality is destroyed by organizations that like to have a ‘razor’ split between design and manufacturing teams. Why? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss when organizations see design and manufacturing functions as distinct, separate, never to talk to…

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Calculate Equipment Reliability

15d ago

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Calculate Equipment Reliability Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how we can go about calculating equipment reliability … when you only have a small amount of information. Help! Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how you can calculate equipment reliability when you have a little bit of information. This comes from a listener who asked us …

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Influence

19d ago

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Influence – How to Get It & How to Keep It! Abstract Greg and Fred discuss how to influence decision makers to get your ideas adopted and deployed. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss how to get your reliability and quality objectives adopted into a project. Influencing topics include: What are the critical constraints in a project? How t…

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Do it Right the First Time

22d ago

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Do it Right the First Time Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the risks to reliability of having to rework or human handling of circuit boards and rework in general. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss process control and hand soldering and how it increases the reliability risk compared to the original production line produced circuit boards …

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Moisture Failure Mechanisms

26d ago

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Moisture Failure Mechanisms Abstract Join Kirk and Fred discuss failure mechanisms caused by or accelerated by moisture. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss how water, especially saltwater, can cause failures. Topics include: Even if you think making an O-ring seal in outdoor equipment will keep moisture out, it will still leak enough ove…

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Overcomplicating

29d ago

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Overcomplicating Systems Abstract Greg and Fred discuss how to reduce complexity in life and work. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss how complexity is over complicating our lives and work. What do you think? And most importantly, how do you react or respond to complex situations. Topics include: What types of complexity and complication…

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Two Approaches

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Two Approaches Abstract Chris and Fred use the safe return of the Boeing Starliner … without the crew! What does this tell us about its safety and reliability? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss the recent incident involving the Boeing Starliner crew module that managed to get a crew to the International Space Station (ISS) but was not …

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The Trouble with Habits

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The Trouble with Habits Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the issues we often have with ‘habits.’ Habits can be good for us. But ‘bad habits’ are just that. Ever heard the excuse ‘but that’s the way we have always done it?’ Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how ‘habits’ dominate our lives … both for better for worse. So what does this me…

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Design Justice

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Design Justice Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss design justice: what it means for engineers in industry. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss design justice from the point of view of design processes in industry. Topics include: How industry relates to design justice ideas. Shifting roles in design. Ways to incorporate design justice int…

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Uneasiness with AI

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Uneasiness with AI Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss sources of uneasiness with AI and its use within industry. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss sources of uneasiness with AI. Topics include: The challenge of AI to authenticity. Integrating AI into our current processes and what that could mean for reliability. The availability of AI:…

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Reliability and Vacations

2M ago

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Reliability and Vacations Abstract Chris and Fred discuss reliability engineering … and vacations/holidays! … how are we going to make this topic relevant … Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how vacations, holidays, and breaks in general can be really beneficial to what you do. And it’s not just about balance. Topics include: Go for a …

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Doing Calculations

2M ago

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Doing Calculations Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how to calculate ‘confidence’ and other things regarding probability and statistics … particularly as it applies to reliability! Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how we go about calculating things like the ‘confidence’ in the outputs … that other equations give us! Wow. What are we ta…

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Pace of Facilitating

2M ago

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Pace of Facilitating Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the ideal pace for teaching and facilitating teams. Too fast and students or team members cannot keep up. Too slow and the team loses interest. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss how to set the right pace for teaching or facilitating teams. Topics include: Whether you are facilitating a…

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Reliability Ethics

2M ago

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Reliability Ethics Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the broad subject of reliability ethics, what it means, and how it impacts reliability professionals. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the role of reliability engineers when facing ethical decisions and circumstances. Topics include: The role of company culture in defining acceptable be…

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Tech Obsolescence

2M ago

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Tech Obsolescence Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss long-term reliability and the speed of technological obsolescence. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the rapid pace of technological obsolescence and the need to upgrade devices before they wear out Topics include: One of the most successful computer manufacturers controls both the softwa…

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How Experienced SREs Make High-Stakes Decisions in Uncertain Situations 7:38

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Join us on Site Reliability Engineering Crashcasts as we delve into the critical art of decision-making under uncertainty with expert Victor. In this episode, we explore: The unique challenges of decision-making in SRE roles How the OODA loop framework can enhance quick and effective decisions The "fail fast, fail safe" approach to managing limited…

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Effective Strategies and Resources for Continuous Learning in SRE 7:42

2M ago7:42

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Ready to supercharge your Site Reliability Engineering skills? In this episode, Sheila and Victor delve into the best strategies and resources for continuous learning in SRE. In this episode, we explore: The importance of continuous learning in SRE — Discover why staying updated is crucial in this rapidly evolving field. Effective learning strategi…

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The Evolution of Containerization: Insights on Docker and Kubernetes 6:27

2M ago6:27

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Curious about how containerization has revolutionized application deployment and management? Welcome to Site Reliability Engineering Crashcasts! In this episode, we explore: The basics of containerization and how it differs from traditional virtualization. The crucial role Docker played in popularizing container technology. Kubernetes' functionalit…

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Designing Highly Available Systems: Insights from Leading Companies 6:11

2M ago6:11

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Ever wondered how leading tech companies achieve near-perfect uptime? Tune in to this episode of Site Reliability Engineering Crashcasts as Sheila and Victor break down the marvels of designing highly available systems. In this episode, we explore: The critical importance of highly available systems and their impact on businesses. Fundamental strat…

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Comparing Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack & Emerging Trends in Observability 7:06

2M ago7:06

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Dive into the essentials of monitoring and logging in this episode of Site Reliability Engineering Crashcasts with Sheila and Victor! In this episode, we explore: The difference between monitoring and logging, explained through a clever medical analogy. A detailed comparison of Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack, including their strengths and w…

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Techniques for Performance Troubleshooting and Latency Diagnosis in SRE 6:36

2M ago6:36

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Ready to unravel the mysteries of performance troubleshooting and latency diagnosis in SRE? Join host Sheila and expert Victor as they dive deep into essential techniques and best practices. In this episode, we explore: Profiling, Tracing, Logging, and Monitoring: Discover how these key tools can help you understand and improve system performance. …

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Maximizing SRE Efficiency: Harnessing Automation for Self-Healing Systems 6:16

2M ago6:16

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Unlock the potential of automation in Site Reliability Engineering in this episode of Site Reliability Engineering Crashcasts! In this episode, we explore: What automation means for SRE and how it can transform your workflows. Common tasks that can be automated, freeing up engineers to focus on strategic initiatives. The concept of self-healing sys…

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DevOps vs. SRE: Exploring Their Similarities, Differences, and Professional Perspectives 8:15

2M ago8:15

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Dive deep into the world of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) with us in this enlightening episode of Site Reliability Engineering Crashcasts! In this episode, we explore: Definitions and foundational principles of DevOps and SRE. The historical origins of both practices, including a surprising fact about Google’s pioneering role in SRE…

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Defining Reliability Beyond 99.999%: SLOs, SLAs, and Error Budgets Explained 6:08

2M ago6:08

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Join us on Site Reliability Engineering Crashcasts as we delve into the nuanced world of reliability metrics that go beyond the typical uptime percentages. Hosted by Sheila and featuring SRE expert Victor, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. In this episode, we explore: Understanding reliability beyond the "five nines" (99.…

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SRE War Stories: Effective Strategies for Troubleshooting Complex Production Issues 6:22

2M ago6:22

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Get ready for an action-packed episode of Site Reliability Engineering Crashcasts! Join Sheila and SRE expert Victor as they unravel the thrilling world of war stories and effective strategies for troubleshooting complex production issues. In this episode, we explore: The concept of "war stories" in SRE and their significance Common complex product…

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Mastering Terraform for SRE: Streamline Cloud and Multi-Cloud Management 6:56

2M ago6:56

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Unlock the full potential of cloud management with Terraform in our latest episode of Site Reliability Engineering Crashcasts. Join Sheila and Victor as they delve into how Terraform can transform your infrastructure management practices. In this episode, we explore: An introduction to Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) The key differences …

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Puppet in SRE: Streamlining Infrastructure Management & Continuous Delivery 6:44

2M ago6:44

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We're diving deep into how Puppet can revolutionize your SRE practices. In this episode, we explore: Discover how Puppet streamlines infrastructure management and enforces desired states automatically. Learn the impact of Puppet in continuous delivery through automating deployments and ensuring consistency. Explore the strengths and limitations of …

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Chef's Role in SRE Configuration Management: Comparing Infrastructure Automation Tools 7:39

2M ago7:39

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Get ready to untangle the complexities of configuration management with Chef in this engaging episode of Site Reliability Engineering Crashcasts! In this episode, we explore: Configuration Management 101: Understand why maintaining a consistent and reliable IT infrastructure is crucial for SREs. Chef's Role and Components: Discover how Chef uses In…

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How Ansible Powers Infrastructure as Code and Automation in SRE Practices 10:44

2M ago10:44

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Discover how Ansible revolutionizes infrastructure management and powers automation in SRE practices in this exciting episode. In this episode, we explore: Learn what makes Ansible an essential tool for infrastructure as code. Explore the features that make Ansible a favorite in SRE, from idempotency to modularity. Hear a real-world success story o…

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Confirmation Bias with HALT

2M ago

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Confirmation Bias with HALT Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the problem or benefits of having confirmation bias, where we accept or reject test results based on expectations. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss how confirmation bias may result in misunderstanding of the goals of HALT evaluations. Topics include: We are performing HALT on a…

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Risk of Persistence

2M ago

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Risk of Persistence Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the risks of persisting in a project or in life when you know there are risks. In poker terms, “do you hold em’ or fold em’? What do companies do when they’ve sunk a lot of costs and know the ROI of their project is vaporizing? What do you do when you know you’re losing. Fight on. Or, walk away. Th…

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Decline of Quality

2M ago

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Decline of Quality Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the future of quality and reliability professions. The average age of the quality professional is getting older. Fewer people are entering the profession. So, where is the profession going? Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss what’s happening to quality profession where many products are b…

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Practice Data Sets

3M ago

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Practice Data Sets Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the ability to get ‘data sets’ to practice reliability analysis on! … sounds like a party … Key Points Join Chris and Fred respond to a listener who wants ‘practice data’ to hone their data analysis skills! Awesome … but where is it? Topics include: Textbooks often contain ‘sanitized’ data. That is…

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The 1,000th Episode

3M ago

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The 1,000th Episode Abstract Kirk and Fred and a long-time listener, Nik Sharpe, discuss the long history of doing this podcast from the first Speaking of Reliability podcast SOR #1, “Can you pass HALT?” recorded June 20th, 2015, to this 1000th episode. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss with Nik how and why he found the Speaking of Reli…

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Product Life Time

3M ago

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Product Life Time Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how long stuff lasts! … or how long something should last! … how do you ‘know’ what it should be? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they respond to a question from one of our listeners about how long something should last. Specifically, our listener proposed that the lifetime of a product should be …

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Reliability and Politics

3M ago

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Reliability and Politics Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how reliability can sometimes be linked to politics (… at least in some way). Is this an experience you share? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss the role politics plays in reliability engineering and reliability endeavors. Because it is unfortunately prevalent … Topics include: T…

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Preparing to Interview

3M ago

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Preparing to Interview Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how to make a good impression when interviewing for a reliability engineering position. How do you prepare? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss what you can do to prepare for a (new?) career in reliability engineering. What can you do to prepare yourself to make a fantastic impressio…

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Demystifying SLIs and SLOs: A Guide to Service Level Indicators and Objectives 8:08

3M ago8:08

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Dive into the world of Service Level Indicators (SLIs) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs) with our expert guest, Victor, as we unravel these crucial concepts in Software Reliability Engineering. In this episode, we explore: The definitions and importance of SLIs and SLOs in measuring service reliability Real-world examples of common SLIs and strat…

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FMEA and HAZOP

3M ago

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FMEA and Hazard Analysis Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a reader question about FMEA and Hazard Analysis and whether or not they can be combined into a single analysis. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the difference between FMEA and Hazard Analysis. Topics include: FMEA and Hazard Analysis have some similarity of teams; difference is …

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Hidden Reliability

3M ago

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Hidden Reliability Abstract Carl and Fred discuss the challenges of hidden reliability problems, especially issues that are certain to occur, but not easily observed. When failures are invisible or hidden, they can be missed or ignored. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the importance of making reliability issues visible. Topics include…

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Introducing Risk Management Plan

3M ago

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Introducing Risk Management Plan Abstract Greg and Fred discuss why risk is becoming a personal issue to home owners and to all of us. They discuss aging infrastructure risk, who pays, and how to mitigate these risks. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss infrastructure risks of aging water, sewage, and power systems. Topics include: What a…

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What Happened to Quality?

3M ago

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What Happened to Quality? Abstract Greg and Fred discuss quality from engineering and quality points of view. Greg is developing AI engineering applications. Greg wants to build, ship, and monetize. Fred wants to build quality in. What do you think is the right way? Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss what’s happened to quality from criti…

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Past Good and Bad Knowledge

4M ago

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Past Good and Bad Knowledge Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the so-called ‘bedrock documents and statistics’ that are used over and over again as if they are universally correct – even though they might have nothing to do with ‘your’ machines or systems. WHY? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss the role that documents that are quoted as …

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What is MLE?

4M ago

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What is MLE? Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the three-letter acronym ‘MLE’ stands for? Well, it stands for ‘maximum likelihood estimate.’ Ever heard of it? Do you know what it means? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss what the MLE or ‘maximum likelihood estimate’ means … usually when using software to conduct data analysis. Topics incl…

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Impact of IoT on Maintenance

4M ago

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Impact of IoT on Maintenance Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on maintenance and the data feedback to the manufacturer on usage and failure data. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss on the new capabilities of products to connect with the Internet and how they open up more detailed and widespread de…

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No Trouble Found Issue

4M ago

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No Trouble Found Issue Abstract Kirk and Fred delve into the crucial topic of managing returned parts and products, even those that are functioning perfectly. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss why parts or products returned to the manufacturer seem to have no failure on their test bench. Topics include: The cost of production loss can b…

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Difference Between Quality and Reliability Statistics

4M ago

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Difference Between Quality and Reliability Statistics Abstract Philip and Fred discuss some of the basic differences and similarities between these two types of statistical toolsets. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss why it’s best to fully understand and use all the available statistial tools when faced with either quality or reliabil…

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