Difference between revisions of "Reliability"
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:[[Reliability]]. Propensity for failure of a product or component. | :[[Reliability]]. Propensity for failure of a product or component. | ||
+ | According to [[Juran's Quality Handbook by Defeo (7th edition)]], | ||
+ | :[[Reliability]]. The ability of a product to perform a required function under stated conditions for a stated time; or more simply, the chance that a product will work for the required time. In the context of Lean, the ability to supply a product or service on or before the date promised. | ||
− | [[Category: Marketing Management]][[Category: Articles]] | + | [[Category: Marketing Management]][[Category: Articles]][[Category: Quality Management]] |
Revision as of 22:57, 3 July 2020
Reliability is a measure of the probability that a product will not malfunction or fail within a specified time period.
Definitions
According to Marketing Management by Keller and Kotler (15th edition),
- Reliability. A measure of the probability that a product will not malfunction or fail within a specified time period.
According to Managing Quality by Foster (6th edition),
- Reliability. Propensity for failure of a product or component.
According to Juran's Quality Handbook by Defeo (7th edition),
- Reliability. The ability of a product to perform a required function under stated conditions for a stated time; or more simply, the chance that a product will work for the required time. In the context of Lean, the ability to supply a product or service on or before the date promised.