Before adding detailed information, define the structure of the system or process being analyzed, build the hierarchical structure that represents how the product or process is organized.
Organizing your FMEA properly ensures clarity, consistency, and efficient workflow.
Understanding the FMEA Structure Within Enterprise CORE
- Program(s): The top-level entity representing a product, system, or project. Programs provide the context for all associated FMEAs and parts.
- Part(s): Individual components or assemblies within a program. Each program can include multiple parts, and each part can have multiple revisions, and associated FMEAs.
- Part Revision(s): Track different iterations of a part, enabling you to maintain version control and link FMEAs to specific revisions.
- Workbook(s) / FMEA Worksheet(s): The working documents where you define functions, failure modes, causes, effects, controls, and recommended actions. Each worksheet corresponds to a specific part or revision.
Structuring your FMEAs across Programs → Parts → Part Revisions → Worksheets ensures a clear hierarchy, making it easier to manage, navigate, and analyze risk data.