THE
DEATH
OF
Reliability
THE
DEATH
OF
Reliability
Is it Too Late
to Resurrect the Last,
True Competitive Advantage
DR. NATHAN C. WRIGHT
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Author: Dr. Nathan C. Wright
Title: The Death of Reliability: Is it Too Late to Resurrect the Last, True Competitive Advantage, First Edition
Library of Congress Control Number: 2017947357
© by Dr. Nathan C. Wright.
All rights reserved. Published 2017.
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ISBN (print): 978-0-8311-3622-2
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Dedication
For my loving and supportive wife, Lisa, and my four wonderful children, Joshua, Stephanie, Troy, and Natalee, who provide unending inspiration.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: Competitive Advantage
CHAPTER 1 : WHAT IS RELIABILITY
Understanding Reliability Efforts
Partnership
Data Gathering
Lubrication Provider
The Goal
CHAPTER 3: CONTAMINATION
Stores
Lubricants
Cleaning and Inspecting
Remove Causes of Contamination and Improve Access
Equipment Cleaning and Lubrication Standards
Train/Develop for General Inspections
The Steps To Contamination Control
Contaminant Monitoring: The Cornerstone of Contamination Control
CHAPTER 4: IMPROPER INSTALLATION
Design for Reliability
Spare Parts Management
Measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Skills Development
Reliability Development
Hire Well
Engaging the Team
Transfer of Skills
CHAPTER 5: WHAT IS A RELIABILITY PROFESSIONAL?
A Reliability Professional
