Risk Management Using Failure Mode And Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Risk is everywhere. It does not matter where we are or what we do. It affects us on a personal level, but it also affects us in our world of commerce and our business. This indispensable summary guide is for everyone who wants some fast information regarding failures and how to deal with them. It explores the evaluation process of risk by utilizing one of the core methodologies available: failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA). The intent is to make the concepts easy to understand and explain why FMEA is used in many industries with positive results to either eliminate or mitigate risk. Tableof Contents List of Figures and Tables Preface Introduction 1 Risk 2 Reliability and FMEA 3 Prerequisites of FMEA 4 What Is an FMEA? 5 Robustness 6 The FMEA Form and Rankings 7 Types of FMEA 8 The Common Types of FMEAs 9 Health FMEA 10 Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) 11 Control Plans 12 Linkages 13 Tools 14 Troubleshooting an FMEA 15 Typical Concerns When Conducting an FMEA 16 FMEAs Used in Selected Specific Industries 17 Warranty, Six Sigma, Lean, and FMEA References Selected Bibliography Index