Relyence Process FMEA (PFMEA)

A Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, or PFMEA, is an organized approach used to identify and evaluate the potential failures of a process. The essential distinction between a PFMEA and FMEA is what is being analyzed. PFMEAs are specifically used to analyze a process. It is a specific application of a general FMEA.

Typically, DFMEAs (Relyence Design FMEA (DFMEA)) are performed during product design and development so that failure modes can be identified and addressed prior to manufacture. Once a product moves from the design stage into production, PFMEAs become vital to ensure that product quality is maintained during the manufacturing process.

PFMEAs can be used on any process, not just in product manufacturing. For example, you could use a PFMEA to analyze a process that is used when an emergency occurs. PFMEAs are broadly used throughout many industries and organizations to ensure processes are well controlled.

The following topics provide details on performing PFMEAs in Relyence:

• Elements of a PFMEA - describes the elements of your PFMEA and how they are related.
• Data Shared across PFMEA Elements - identifies the data that is shared across your PFMEA elements.
• Overview of the Relyence PFMEA Data Flow - provides a short summary of Relyence Process FMEA; this offers a quick overview for understanding Relyence PFMEA's unique always-in-sync feature.
• Performing a PFMEA - provides a step-by-step guide of how to perform a PFMEA in Relyence FMEA.