ReliabilityX’s Post

"Redundancy is not Reliability!" - Paul Crocker, CRL, CMRP, CAMA Redundancy is often mistaken for reliability, but they are fundamentally different concepts. Redundancy refers to having additional systems, components, or backups in place to maintain functionality when one fails. While redundancy can enhance system availability, it does not equate to reliability. Reliability is defined as the probability of a system performing its intended function without failure over a specified period under stated conditions. It is achieved through robust design, quality materials, effective maintenance, and thorough testing. Over-reliance on redundancy can create a false sense of security because it addresses the effects of failures rather than preventing them. Ultimately, redundancy may improve uptime, but it does not replace the need to build and maintain inherently reliable systems. Building reliable systems requires a framework of Leadership, Culture, Maintenance Management, Asset Management, and Competitive Advantage. See Ramesh Gulati’s Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices Framework https://lnkd.in/edvit_Hm #utilities #water #wastewater #maintenance #reliability #mrpbframework