Category Archives: Elective Tutorials

Lessons Learned for Effective FMEAs

By Admin | Published: September 6, 2009
Session: 11A, Wedneday 13:30-15:30 Failure Mode & Effects Analysis has the potential to be a powerful reliability tool to reduce product design and manufacturing risk in a cost effective manner. With shorter product development times, tighter budgets and intense global competition, Design for Reliability tools such as FMEA must be applied correctly. Why is it that [...]
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Reliability Demonstration: Theory and Applications

By Admin | Published: September 6, 2009
Session: 11B, Wednesday 13:30-15:30 This tutorial will provide an overview of several reliability demonstration methods and techniques practiced in the industry. Tutorial will cover pros and cons of application of each method based on product type, reliability requirements, and cost considerations.
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Software Reliability Applications

By Admin | Published: September 6, 2009
Session: 12A, Wednesday 15:45-17:45 This tutorial will address practical Software Reliability concepts, models, and tools, and how they should be applied throughout the product life cycle. Discussions will include the Software Reliability Process, Capability Maturity Model, Rayleigh Model Analysis (Software Error Estimation Program – SWEEP), and the Computer Aided Software Reliability Estimation (CASRE) tool. The tutorial [...]
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System Safety in a Variety of Industries

By Admin | Published: September 6, 2009
Session: 12B, Wednesday 15:45-17:45 This tutorial is presented by a veteran of the System Safety Society. The goal is to learn the science of system safety and how to implement safety measures proactively and efficiently in any industry. It is intended for beginning level engineers and intermediate level practitioners in design and safety. Technical managers in [...]
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FRACAS Fundamentals, Best Practices and Practical Application

By Admin | Published: September 6, 2009
Session: 13A, Thursday 8:00-10:00 This tutorial introduces basic information about closed loop corrective action processes. and addresses several of the key obstacles to deriving a successful closed loop corrective action process. The tutorial includes best practice suggestions and a proven methodology to fully realize the benefits of a lucrative closed loop corrective action process. Several case [...]
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Statistical Warranty Forecasting

By Admin | Published: September 6, 2009
Session: 13B, Thursday 8:00-10:00 This tutorial reviews probabilistic models and statistical methods used for the forecasting of warranty claims and the associated cost. The discussion is illustrated by case studies from the author’s corporate and consulting experience.
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