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Improvement Tools & Techniques

Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Introduction

Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA) is an established risk assessment methodology for systematically identifying the potential failure of a product or process, assessing the impact of the failure, and developing an action plan to eliminate or minimize the impact of the potential failure. FMEA focuses on prevention at the design and/or manufacturing processes. A well-developed and comprehensive FMEA can greatly reduce the cost of poor quality and failure. As an interactive process, rigorous continual application can help the organization to improve on the quality of its processes and/or products.

FMEA is used in the automotive industry for safety and regulatory considerations, and is used in the manufacturing industries in various phases of the product life cycle and is now increasingly finding use in the food and service industry as well.

Benefits of Implementation

The organisation will be able to:

• improve on the quality, reliability and safety of a product or process
• improve the organisation’s reputation, competitiveness and corporate image
• increase user satisfaction
• reduce system development timing and cost
• reduce potential failures, warranty costs and backlash from customers
• capture engineering knowledge
• minimize late changes and associated cost