FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a systematic method used to identify potential problems in a product or process before they occur. It involves analyzing how something might fail (failure modes), assessing the impact of these failures (effects), and prioritizing them based on their severity and likelihood. By doing this, teams can focus on preventing significant issues, improving safety, reliability, and quality. Commonly used in industries such as manufacturing and healthcare, FMEA helps organizations enhance their performance and customer satisfaction by proactively addressing risks.