AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook — Reference and training resources

The AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook provides guidance on failure mode and effects analysis for automotive supply-chain businesses. This article introduces the resource to help readers organise analysis of potential failure modes and their effects.

Sections introduced in the handbook

• General introduction.
• FMEA for product design — DFMEA.
• FMEA for processes — PFMEA.
• Supplemental FMEA for monitoring and system response — FMEA-MSR.
• Appendices and list of illustrations.

Preparing to apply FMEA in practice

The team should define the analysis subject, scope and participants. Gather design or process data to support the discussions, identify action owners and establish how results will be monitored.

Access the handbook through its publisher

The AIAG link below provides publication information and the publisher’s access options. Check the edition required by your customer before applying it. ITVC can discuss an AIAG & VDA FMEA training programme for your business.

Documents, related articles and support

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