How to Spot Fake Reliability Programs (Ask A Plant Manager)

From Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast by Endeavor Business Media’s Manufacturing Group

April 2, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 386

About this episode

Joe Kuhn discusses how to identify fake reliability programs in the manufacturing industry.

Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today’s Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing the industry and offers his advice, as well as actions that you can take to get on track tomorrow. This episode explores how to spot a fake reliability program.

People in this episode

Guest: Joe Kuhn

Topics covered

reliability programs
manufacturing challenges
plant management
financial independence
consulting advice

Keywords

reliability
manufacturing
plant manager
consultant
financial independence
Lean Driven Reliability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lean Driven Reliability LLC

Books & works: Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today’s Business Challenges