4.3. WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED IN CHAPTER 4

  1. A simplified FMEA is usually used in the Define or Improve steps of DMAIC.

  2. Much effort goes into making sure the specific details of a project, process, or service are correct. However, areas not inherently tied to the project are often ignored.

  3. A simplified FMEA emphasizes identifying concerns in other affected areas and prioritizing potential solutions to these concerns.

  4. Everyone affected by the proposed project, process, or service should participate in the simplified FMEA.

  5. Revisit the results of the simplified FMEA several times to make sure that they truly reflect the group's intent.

  6. The cost of doing a simplified FMEA will be more than offset by the costs avoided on the project's potential negative effects ...

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