Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the failure modes present in the dangerous operations and modify processes. After the identification of potential failures, prioritization will be made to rank them for quick attention and immediate correction in the operation/modification....

Purpose – Use of failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) is a requirement of ISO/TS 16949. However, research has shown that there are inconsistencies in the way the technique is applied in automotive suppliers. The aim of this study is to identify these irregularities and to propose a strategy...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to propose a state‐of‐the‐art new approach to enhance FMEA assessment capabilities. Design/methodology/approach – Through data envelopment analysis (DEA) technique and its extension, the proposed approach evolves the current rankings for failure...

Purpose – The quality of haemodialysis process is a prime concern in renal care. This study, carried out at one of the leading Hospitals in Central India, providing kidney care and dialysis, aims to identify areas in the haemodialysis unit needing special attention, to improve process quality...

Purpose – Effectively managing risk is an essential element of successful project management. In this sense, the present study seeks to propose a systematisation of technical risk management through the use of FMEA to optimise the decision making process in new product development (NPD)....

Purpose – Through this analysis an attempt has been made to improve the reliability of an ESDS used in the cockpit. Design/methodology/approach – The process used for carrying out FMEA is specified by MIL‐STD‐1629A procedure for carrying out failure mode, effects and criticality...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a structured methodology for performing build‐in reliability (BIR) investigation during a new product development cycle. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology in this paper represents an extension of the Quality Functional...