Google “FMEA” and you’re likely to find a variety of definitions. Risk assessment tool. Process methodology. Predictive failure analysis. It’s used as a noun, a verb and an adjective. So, what is it ...
What are the most common mistakes you can make with FMEA? As a framework, FMEA is aimed at creating lasting solutions to potential problems before they even arise. However, that doesn’t mean it’s ...
How can you use FMEA in product development? I’ve talked at length about using FMEA as a means of rectifying problems in production. However, you can apply the methodology to the design process of any ...
If your risk files look like this, it's time to change your processes. Photo by iStockphoto Many industries have developed a systematic approach to link risk assessment and planning in engineering ...
This risk-management case study focuses on assessing empty capsules. The following case study on an empty-capsule product deviation is the fourth of eight in a series put together by the Product ...