by Frank | Feb 18, 2018 | Stakeholder Needs and Requirements, System Analysis
I heard some depressing commentary last week regarding FMECAs (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis). The commentary went something like this: the FMECA process is expensive, it ties up a lot of resources and offers little value. Further, on a...
by Frank | Feb 6, 2018 | Operation
Well here we are, a month into the new year. And in the vein of “everything old is new again”, this new year has brought a renewed emphasis on improvement. Basically, there is much more to keep track of than I can keep in my head. So, I chose to focus on...
by Frank | Jan 3, 2018 | Business or Mission Analysis, Design Definition, Implementation, Stakeholder Needs and Requirements
We have found that the best projects typically have sufficient planning up front. This has been accomplished with a handful of the right people, most of the time. This “A-Team” is typically diverse, with decades of experience. The team is capable of:...
by Frank | Dec 5, 2017 | Business or Mission Analysis
Most of you know that we are continuously looking to help others solve their most challenging problems. It’s what we do – connecting the dots and aligning resources for the purpose of helping our clients. What is your big hairy problem? Why do I ask? Well, let...
by Frank | Aug 1, 2017 | Design Definition, Operation, Validation
In last week’s tip, I confirmed that in the diagram below, the primary seal is Seal B and that Seal A is NOT redundant. This week’s final tip on connector seals and test ports pertains to the test port itself. Recall from previous tips that the test port...
