Video 1: PFMEA Step 1 Planning and Preparation
About this lesson
This lesson introduces the first step of the 7-step approach outlined in the AIAG VDA FMEA Handbook, focusing on the "Planning and Preparation" phase which is critical for maximizing FMEA efficiency by balancing the investment in time against the benefits of reduced complaints and warranty costs. The video explains how to identify the project, establish a multidisciplinary team, and define the project plan boundaries while introducing the "5T approach" (Intent, Timing, Team, Task, Tool) used to properly kick off an FMEA project.
You will learn how to define the scope of the FMEA, including how to handle new technology or process changes, and understand the importance of involving a cross-functional team from design, manufacturing, and quality. The lesson also explains how to leverage existing foundation or family FMEAs as inputs to save time and how to collect essential internal and external performance data, such as customer complaints and scrap rates, to ensure a robust starting point for the analysis.