Articles #Application of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in IATF 16949

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a structured approach to identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing potential failure modes in a system, process, product, or service. Its purpose is to assess the possible effects of failures and to identify actions that reduce the likelihood of failures or mitigate their impacts. Within the framework of IATF 16949, the international standard for quality management systems (QMS) in the automotive sector, FMEA plays a central role in risk management, prevention, and continuous improvement.