The Failure Mode and Effect Analysis is a great tool to evaluate the potentials risks existent in every activity or process.  Take a look at my article ‘FMEA in the Kitchen.’

The PFMEA – Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis has focus into eliminate or reduce the potential issues in a new or current process. After calculating the RPN – Risk Potential Number – it is possible to decide if preventive actions need to be done. The PFMEA is done step by step, but is necessary pay attention in some points to avoid common mistakes. Continue reading →