Failure Is an Option

As a reliable means of identifying potential failures before they happen, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) deserves a place in every product life cycle. By incorporating an FMEA, organizations can move from sequential to parallel processing of a variety of FMEAs. The purpose of the concept F...

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Published in:Quality progress 2011-06, Vol.44 (6), p.69
Main Authors: Stansbury, Wayne, Beenken, Kristine
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Failure analysis
Impact analysis
Product life cycle
Risk assessment
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Summary:As a reliable means of identifying potential failures before they happen, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) deserves a place in every product life cycle. By incorporating an FMEA, organizations can move from sequential to parallel processing of a variety of FMEAs. The purpose of the concept FMEA is to analyze the functions of systems, subsystems or components early in the product life cycle so you can define the best design, identify risks and allocate resources accordingly. The purpose of the process FMEA is to prioritize process risk and take action to eliminate or mitigate the risk, resulting in a process that will meet the customer's requirements.
ISSN:0033-524X