The less different parts you have the easier your life will be The benefits of standardising your parts are manifold. The idea is over a century old. The basic principle is that for a particular task the cost and performance of three or four standard parts will suit most applications. … Continue reading
… and not just because you’ll lose! Purchasing are a good example but the same advice applies to finance, stores control or any other bureaucratic, procedure based department that prevents engineers doing anything they want, straight away. Many engineers fight these departments. For routine work they moan, argue a … Continue reading
Do you want a component that will never fail? You are in charge of a maintenance area full of electrical equipment. It fails every day. You get phone calls every night. There is no money in your budget. Production people hate you… One approach to this sorry situation is to … Continue reading
“It’s nothing personal. I think all electricians are %$&!s” While the above quote from a mechanical colleague is somewhat harsh, electricians do have a reputation for complaining. As an engineer it is in your interests to keep them happy. Electricians like the same things at work as most people: • … Continue reading