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Have you used FMEA in your project?

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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
If yes , what was the software you have used to conduct FMEA ?

The process is very straightforward, and begins by identifying all of the probable failure modes. This analysis is based on experience, review, brainstorming, and you should use actual data for more accuracy
New designs or processes may not have actual historical data to draw from, but "proxy" data may be available from similar designs or processes. The next step is to assign a value on a 1-10 scale for the:
• severity ,
• probability of occurrence ,
• and probability of detection
for each of the potential failure modes. After assigning a value, the three numbers for each failure mode are multiplied together to yield a Risk Priority Number (RPN).
The RPN becomes a priority value to rank the failure modes, with the highest number demanding the most urgent improvement activity. Error-proofing, or poka-yoke actions are often an effective response to high RPN's.
If you have to conduct a lots of calculations for Failure Mode & Effect Analysis then it is prudent that you use a software
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Riyadh -

I have - the likelihood of detection adds a very powerful dimension to risk analysis, and when you recalculate risk scores after executing risk response plans that is also very useful.

However, it does require a fair bit of maturity on the part of the team and key stakeholders - if they get impatient with basic risk management practices, this would drive them over the edge!

Kiron
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
Kiron thanks for your inputs it is always good to see other groups how they look at it
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Riyadh -

Watch my blog tomorrow morning - you inspired me to post an article on the value of FMEA to project risk management which I'd originally published in 2015...

Kiron
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
Kiron , for sure I will be watching , I'm sure must be a good article to read and increase our knowledge, thanks Kiron
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Greg Githens Author, "How to Think Strategically." Executive & Leadership Coach| Catalyst & Cadre LLC Lakewood Ranch, Fl, United States
The number crunching can be done with a spreadsheet. The biggest learning I've had over dozens of uses is that FMEA narrows you to reliability measures and doesn't do much to help you address the project management and strategic management issues associated with success.
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May 18, 2018 9:02 PM
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Greg, I agree it is mostly used in maintenance and reliability but still can be used on project management. I will set up few example in near future.
Thanks for your valued feed back.
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
May 18, 2018 6:15 PM
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The number crunching can be done with a spreadsheet. The biggest learning I've had over dozens of uses is that FMEA narrows you to reliability measures and doesn't do much to help you address the project management and strategic management issues associated with success.
Greg, I agree it is mostly used in maintenance and reliability but still can be used on project management. I will set up few example in near future.
Thanks for your valued feed back.
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Kevin Drake Perth, Western Australia, Australia
This is an excellent thing to explore this weekend, taking a break from work this weekend.
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May 18, 2018 10:24 PM
Riyadh Salih
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Kevin, thanks for your valued comment it is really good tools, I thought you also share Victoria day we are celebrating Monday holiday for Queen Victoria
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
May 18, 2018 9:33 PM
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This is an excellent thing to explore this weekend, taking a break from work this weekend.
Kevin, thanks for your valued comment it is really good tools, I thought you also share Victoria day we are celebrating Monday holiday for Queen Victoria
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
Kiron, thanks for sharing your blog to shed more light on importance of this tool FMEA
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
Kiron, you always fulfill your promises.
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1 reply by Kiron Bondale
May 20, 2018 1:57 PM
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Thanks Riyadh!

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