The updated edition of this classic reference covers all aspects of reliability engineering and management, and now emphasizes the importance of design as a critical factor in a product's life cycle. Included is new material on the reliability function, as well as methods used to predict and determine the overall reliability of a product. Readers will find practical information on proven industry practices to define and achieve reliability goals, in addition to the use of the traditional mathematics of reliability. The book also features basic tables for determining reliability, plus descriptions of DoD standards and specification.