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Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA)
An analytical procedure in which each potential failure mode in every component of a product is analysed to determine its effect on the reliability of that component and, by itself or in combination with other possible failure modes, on the reliability of the product or system and on the required function of the component; or the examination of a product (at the system and/or lower levels) for all ways that a failure may occur. For each potential failure, an estimate is made of its effect on the total system and of its impact. In addition, a review is undertaken of the action planned to minimise the probability of failure and to minimise its effects.
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- Category: Project management
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