Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

What It Is Used For

• To methodically examine a process or product design to identify where failures can occur and what the relative risks are for each mode of failure.

When to Use It

• Start using this tool during the design stage for any process or product.
• On existing products and processes, this tool can be used at any time as part of improvement efforts.

Important Notes

• FMEAs are a complex undertaking and should always be conducted by a team.
• FMEAs need to be updated whenever changes are made to the process or product.