The change towards a total quality approach to business results in moving from a system based upon the detection of errors to one based on the prevention of them. The focus on prevention is a major part of the drive for continuous improvement. FMEA is a powerful tool that can be used on both products and processes to design quality into them,so leading to faster development times and lower costs.

This one-day introductory course is aimed at managers, supervisors and specialists who need to know how to implement FMEA. It will be of particular benefit for suppliers to the motor industry where FMEA is now a requirement of the major companies.

Course Structure

Introduction and learning objectives
The quality systems context
Types of FMEA – Pro Product and Process
Benefits of FMEA
When to use the FMEA process
Involvement and participation
Introduction to the FMEA process

A standard procedure for FMEA
* determination of boundary
* selection of viewpoint
* process mapping
* potential failures and modes
* effects of failures
* causes of failures
Use of the rating scales
Calculating the risk priority number
Corrective action Revision of the FMEA

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