Difference between revisions of "Reliability"
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According to [[Juran's Quality Handbook by Defeo (7th edition)]], | 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. | :[[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. | ||
| + | According to the [[HRBoK Guide]], | ||
| + | :[[Reliability]]. Being dependable or consistent. Having the same results after many tests. | ||
| − | [[Category: Marketing Management]][[Category: Articles]][[Category: Quality Management]] | + | [[Category: Marketing Management]][[Category: Articles]][[Category: Quality Management]][[Category: Management]] |
Revision as of 12:00, 21 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.
According to the HRBoK Guide,
- Reliability. Being dependable or consistent. Having the same results after many tests.
