Book excerpt: Second Edition. Co-published by SAE and the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Inc. This guideline is intended to provide a description of reliability and maintainability (R&M) fundamentals for manufacturing machinery and equipment users and supplier personnel at all operating levels. It embraces the concept of upfront engineering and continuous improvement in the design process for machinery and equipment. The revision includes information to help implement and clarify the activities necessary to build and employ more reliable machinery and equipment. The guideline consolidates R&M terminology, methodology and procurement language, generally accepted by suppliers and users of equipment employed for the manufacture of discrete components. This will help integrate R&M concepts when equipment is designed, and contribute to the reduction of maintenance, warranty and life cycle costs, while increasing equipment availability. Contents include: Section I: Introduction to R&M and its Implementation Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Implementing R&M Through the Life Cycle Process.Section II: R&M and the Life Cycle Process Use and Supplier R&M Activities in the Concept and Proposal Phase User and Supplier R&M Activities in the Design and Development Phase R&M Activities During the Build and Install Phase R&M Activities During the Operation and Support Phase R&M Activities During the Conversion or Decommission Phase. Section III: Life Cycle Phases and Life Cycle Costs Tailored R&M Program Matrices Sample R&M Tools and Techniques Data tracking and Feedback System Failure Mode and Effects Analysis R&M Training Glossary.