Failure Modes and Effect Reference Guide

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This 17-page reference guide (with charts and diagrams) focuses on the key elements of creating and using a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

FMEA occurs during the Measure Phase of DMAIC as one of the steps in mapping the process to identify the X's, Critical X's, value and on-value add activities.

FMEA topics covered in the reference guide include:

Definition
History and types
Who creates them; when and why
Traditional vs Six Sigma FMEA
Identify input variables for analysis
Enter failure modes and effects
Score severity
Enter causes and score occurrences
List controls
Plan and verify improvements

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