Section I. Critical Drivers of Value

The first four chapters focus on key initiatives, strategies, and plans for improving the robustness and reliability designed into a product.

Chapter 1: Time, Money, and Risks

Products need to be developed without compromising their quality, costs, or market entry schedule. Initiatives to improve these processes depend on a compelling call to action. There are key development principles that should be implemented, with attention to avoid common root causes of poor reliability.

Chapter 2: Reliability, Durability, and Robustness

Reliability represents the probability of a failure, while durability represents the useful life of a product. Robustness is a characteristic of product design that can be developed ...

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