Decision Rule Guidance: 1st Edition 2024

Henry Zumbrun · Greg Cenker · Dilip Shah

The Morehouse Guidance Series Book 1 · Morehouse Instrument Company

About this eBook

"Decision Rule Guidance, 1st Edition 2024" is written by Henry Zumbrun of Morehouse Instrument Company, Greg Cenker of Indysoft, and Dilip Shah of E = mc3 Solutions. It provides foundational knowledge and practical calculations for using decision rules in measurement uncertainty.

This guidebook is not just a theoretical exploration of measurement uncertainty, metrological traceability, and decision rules. It is a practical tool that transforms complex concepts into actionable insights. It guides technicians, engineers, and decision-makers through measurement decision-making with examples and calculations. Using this guide, you can make choices that improve product and service quality, safety, and reliability.

The authors bring over 100 years of combined experience in the metrology field. They have addressed common challenges in the community with this guide. Henry A Zumbrun has over 25 years of industry experience in Metrology, specifically in force and torque measurements. Greg Cenker has more experience than Henry and is Senior Metrologist and Calibrations Product Manager at IndySoft. Dilip A. Shah has more experience than Greg and is a Principal of E = mc3 Solutions, a consulting practice that provides training and consulting solutions in ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, measurement uncertainty, and computer applications.

Ratings and reviews

"Decision Rule Guidance" is a clear, concise, and much-needed resource for anyone grappling with measurement risk and decision rules in metrology. It breaks down complex concepts like Specific and Global Risk, making them accessible to both seasoned professionals and those new to the field. The guide's strength lies in its practical approach, offering real-world examples and calculations that can be directly applied in various industries.

Offers great information on decision rules. The authors really know their stuff.

About the author

Henry A Zumbrun has over 25 plus years of industry experience in 

Metrology, specifically in force and torque measurements. From its 

founding in 1920 to the present time, Morehouse Instrument Company 

has grown from a local machine shop to one of the most respected 

names in the calibration and measurement world. Henry likes to think 

he has helped make an impact with force and torque measurements by 

helping several organizations be better and make better 

measurements.  

Henry is passionate about helping any lab make better force 

measurements. He is also passionate about Metrology, Training, 

Outreach, and running a business based on doing what’s right. He is 

aligning Morehouse so that everyone comes to work with a purpose. 

That purpose is simple: We create a safer world by helping companies improve their force and torque 

measurements. We all work as a team and help improve what we can control.  

Henry supports continuous learning and, along with several degrees, is a Six Sigma Blackbelt, Lean 

Champion, and Stanford Strategy Business Strategy Class graduate. He has completed the LMI 

leadership program, Sandler Management Program, Sales Training, and OSHA 10. He is a current Vistage 

member and constantly learns from several mentors and his business coach how to make a meaningful 

impact beyond what a typical business would do.  

Henry has taught various classes and sessions at NCSLI, MSC, ASQ, A2LA, etc., authored several 

published papers, written a book titled “Force Calibration for Technicians and Quality Managers: Top 

Conditions, Methods, and Systems that Impact Force Calibration Results,” and was the primary Author 

on the “G126 - Guidance on Uncertainty Budgets for Force Measuring Devices” for A2LA. Henry is a 

contributing author to NCSLI RP-3 and LM-1. He is also a co-host of the Metrology Today Podcast. 

Henry has written the Chapter on Force in the Metrology Handbook 3rd Edition and written and 

reviewed the Decision Rules and Measurement Uncertainty Chapter with Dilip Shah. He has been part of 

the ASTM E28 committee for decades and has made several contributions to the ASTM E74 and E2428 

standards through the committee.  

NCSL International awarded Henry the 2022 Education and Training Award. 

Henry can be reached at [e-mail].  

Henry’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhforce/ 

Greg Cenker has over 40 years of metrology experience focusing on 

electrical, primary temperature, mathematics, statistics, and quality. 

Greg joined IndySoft in 2020 as one of the company’s Senior 

Metrologists and the Calibrations.com Product Manager. Greg’s career 

began in the United States Marine Corps as a PMEL trained calibration 

technician at the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, CA. Post-military 

Greg has held metrology engineering roles at Ford Aerospace, Fluke, 

Southern California Edison, SpaceX, American Technical Services 

(ATS), and metrology engineering manager with Northrop Grumman. In addition, Greg is currently a 

Principal of Euclidean Engineering, LLC, an independent metrology consulting practice providing process 

analysis, uncertainty training, analytics, and mathematical tools using well-tested and proven 

metrology methods. 

Greg actively supports the National Conference of Standards Laboratories International (NCSLI) and the 

West Coast-based Measurement Science Conference (MSC) where he presents sessions, papers, and 

workshops. Greg is a contributor to the NCSLI RP-1, RP-18, RP-19, and LM-1 committees and chairs the 

Airline Metrology committee. 

The Measurement Science Conference (MSC) awarded Greg the 2021 Woodington Award for his 

contributions in defining measurement uncertainty, risk assessment models, and procedural 

development for the metrology industry. https://msc-conf.com/woodington-award/ 

Greg can be reached at [e-mail] for all IndySoft related business information 

and [e-mail] for areas of metrology consulting, process analysis, 

uncertainty analysis, analytics, and uncertainty training. 

Dilip Shah has over 40 years of industry experience in 

metrology, electronics, instrumentation, measurement, and 

computer applications of statistics in the Quality Assurance 

areas. He has been employed in various positions with Philips 

Electronics (UK), Kodak Ltd. (UK), Instruments Division of 

Monsanto Corporation, Flexsys America, and Alpha 

Technologies. He is currently a Principal of E = mc3 Solutions, a 

consulting practice that provides training and consulting 

solutions in ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, Measurement 

Uncertainty, and computer applications. 

Dilip is the co-author of The Metrology Handbook (1st and 2nd 

editions) and a reviewer for the 3rd edition published by the ASQ Quality Press and has 

contributed to the 2010 re-write of the CCT Primer by the Quality Council of Indiana. Dilip 

participated in the initial development of ASQ’s Certified Calibration Technician exam. Dilip 

participates actively in measurement-related issues through the National Conference of 

Standards Laboratories International (NCSLI) and the West Coast-based Measurement 

Science Conference (MSC), where he presents sessions, papers, and workshops. Dilip is a 

member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). 

Dilip is the recipient of the MSC 2003 Algie Lance Best Paper Award, ASQ MQD’s 2005 Max 

Unis Award, MSC 2010 Andrew Woodington Award, NCSL International 2011 Education and 

Training Award, and NCSL International 2023 Willam Wildhack Award. 

Dilip has contributed in the past to the ASQ Quality Progress Magazine’s Measure for Measure 

column and ASQ Expert Answers Blog.