Six Sigma and Beyond: Design for Six Sigma, Volume VI

In summary, the steps in conducting the FMEA are as follows :

1. Select a project and scope.

2. If DFMEA, construct a block diagram.

3. If PFMEA, construct a process flow diagram.

4. Select an entry point based on the block or process flow diagram.

5. Collect the data.

6. Analyze the data.

7. Calculate results (results must be data driven).

8. Evaluate/confirm/measure the results.

   • Better off

   • Worse off

   • Same as before

9. Do it all over again.