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In this episode number 65, “In the Eye of the Cash-holder” Part 1B, we continue our discussion of “stable & capable” processes with reference to customer or client expectations.
Read MoreIn this episode number 177, we review another article, this time covering the "Soft Costs of Rework," paying particular attention to the coating and finishing industry.
Read MoreIn this episode number 166, "I quit!"
Read MoreIn this episode number 158, we insert ourselves back into project schedule planning with "Near PERTfection," and compare several methods of task duration estimation.
Read MoreIn this episode number 151, we welcome back Johana Ficatier to discuss Lean Six Sigma comparisons in manufacturing and healthcare, and her insights on such career transitions.
Read MoreIn this episode number 146, we get back to "Completely Intentional," part 2 of ourMistake Proofing series.
Read MoreIn this episode number 144, we go "Completely Intentional" with part 1 of this series on Mistake Proofing.
Read MoreIn this episode number 135, we discuss a "Bit o'Agile." Now this episode is a little bit different, because it was unplanned. (Jacob actually didn't even know I was recording.) So I hope you enjoy some of this candid and raw conversation about different parts of agile. If you want to learn more about agile, drop us a note and we'll include more in a later episode.
Read MoreIn this episode number 134, our final 10-10-10 FMEA explosion with part 5. "Lights, Camera," and most importantly, "Action!"
Read MoreIn this episode number 131, we explode yet again with the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, here with part 4a, "The Crux of Failure." Be sure to check out You-Tube for our original-ish FMEA song.
Read MoreIn this episode number 130, It's all about ME! This is me being interviewed on episode 29 of the "Dare To Know" podcast, which is all about the quality and reliability professions. It is part of the Accendo Reliability family of podcasts. Go to accendoreliability.com or reliability.fm to sample the podcasts and webinars available on reliability engineering topics.
Read MoreIn this episode number 124, we Score! in this part 3 in our FMEA 10*10*10 series.
Read MoreIn this episode number 123, Jacob and I continue our introduction to the FMEA.
Read MoreIn this episode number 119, Jacob and I roll out the Cause and Effects matrix in relation to the fishbone diagram. "Netted Fishikawa."
Read MoreIn this episode number 117, Jacob and I go fishing, well, soft of. We're "Fishing for the Truth" with the Ishikawa diagram, more commonly known as the "Fishbone," We discuss its typical format and some alternative approaches.
Read MoreIn this episode number 104, Jacob continues his teachings on "That SCRUM Stuff," in part 4 of our "Jacob Goes Agile" series.
Read MoreIn this episode number 89, "A Motion to Optimize, Smart Time-wise -Part 2" we introduce time and motions studies.
Read MoreIn this episode number 81, we finish off our discussion of those "Value Streams in 'Critical Condition - Part 2'" Find the path.
Read MoreIn this episode number 80, we focus on those "Value Streams in 'Critical Condition.'" Find the path.
Read MoreThis is episode number 79, and it's another very different episode. I took a guest spot on another podcast, called The Engineering Commons, and they interviewed me. We're going to play only a few bits from that episode, so if you want to hear more you should check out The Engineering Commons podcast. Either directly on their website or search and subscribe on iTunes. It's a great show for engineers.
http://theengineeringcommons.com/
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/engineering-commons-podcast/id524595321
http://theengineeringcommons.com/episode-84-workflow-balance/