Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)

Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) is a systematic method to identify potential failures in a process or product, analyze their effects on performance, and determine which issues are most critical. It helps teams anticipate where problems might occur, understand how serious they could be, and prioritize actions to prevent or mitigate failures. Essentially, FMECA is a proactive way to improve safety, reliability, and quality by carefully examining possible weak points before problems happen.