Process and Product FMEA

The decisions we make during the design process are crucial from the perspective of costs and client requirements. At this stage, we define a portfolio of concepts, analyze them, and select the best one. Unfortunately, the solutions we choose are often not error-free. During the design phase, quickly eliminating them and replacing them with better, more efficient ideas is neither difficult nor expensive. The costs allocated to error prevention are much lower than their subsequent costs. Analyses show that as many as 75% of problems arise during the design and planning phases, so it’s crucial to develop the knowledge of those involved in this stage and implement preventative methods before errors spread further.

It’s alarming that the vast majority (80%) of defects are corrected only during the final inspection and operational phases. At this point, their costs are already many times higher than during the design phase. It’s important to remember that incurring specific preventative costs at the right time results in a significant reduction in the costs of poor quality – the total cost of quality decreases, even though quality itself significantly increases.

The training we offer provides a solid foundation in FMEA, supported by real-world examples. Participants will learn quality management methods and systems, gain practical knowledge and skills in conducting FMEA, and learn how it connects to the overall design process. During the workshops, we also teach how to integrate FMEA with problem-solving tools such as 8D and QRQC methods.