Difference between revisions of "Failure mode and effects analysis"
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:[[Failure mode and effects analysis]] ([[FMEA]]). A methodical approach to risk analysis that calculates the combined impact of the probability of a particular failure, the effects of that failure, and the probability that the failure can be detected and corrected, thereby establishing a priority ranking for designing in failure prevention countermeasures. | :[[Failure mode and effects analysis]] ([[FMEA]]). A methodical approach to risk analysis that calculates the combined impact of the probability of a particular failure, the effects of that failure, and the probability that the failure can be detected and corrected, thereby establishing a priority ranking for designing in failure prevention countermeasures. | ||
According to [[Managing Quality by Foster (6th edition)]], | According to [[Managing Quality by Foster (6th edition)]], | ||
| − | :[[Failure modes and effects analysis]] (FMEA). Method for systematically considering each component of a system by identifying, analyzing, and documenting the possible failure modes within a system and the effects of each failure on the system. | + | :'''[[Failure modes and effects analysis]]''' (FMEA). Method for systematically considering each component of a system by identifying, analyzing, and documenting the possible failure modes within a system and the effects of each failure on the system. |
According to the [[Lean Manufacturing by Feld]], | According to the [[Lean Manufacturing by Feld]], | ||
| − | :[[FMEA]]. A technique whereby risks in the process are analyzed for potential failure based on their effect and the required function of an item. | + | :'''[[FMEA]]'''. A technique whereby risks in the process are analyzed for potential failure based on their effect and the required function of an item. |
[[Category: Lean Thinking]][[Category: Quality Management]][[Category: Articles]] | [[Category: Lean Thinking]][[Category: Quality Management]][[Category: Articles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:22, 12 July 2020
Failure mode and effects analysis (also known by its acronym, FMEA; frequently written as failure modes and effects analysis with modes in plural; hereinafter, FMEA) is a methodical approach to risk analysis that calculates the combined impact of the probability of a particular failure, the effects of that failure, and the probability that the failure can be detected and corrected, thereby establishing a priority ranking for designing in failure prevention countermeasures.
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According to Juran's Quality Handbook by Defeo (7th edition),
- Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). A methodical approach to risk analysis that calculates the combined impact of the probability of a particular failure, the effects of that failure, and the probability that the failure can be detected and corrected, thereby establishing a priority ranking for designing in failure prevention countermeasures.
According to Managing Quality by Foster (6th edition),
- Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA). Method for systematically considering each component of a system by identifying, analyzing, and documenting the possible failure modes within a system and the effects of each failure on the system.
According to the Lean Manufacturing by Feld,
- FMEA. A technique whereby risks in the process are analyzed for potential failure based on their effect and the required function of an item.
