Integrating Sta Tlst.Cal Techniques With The Reliability Engineering Methodology Of "Failure Mode And Effects Analysis' For Continuous Improvement Of Manufacturing Processes
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2006-07
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YIN LEONG, CHEOW
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This research was successfully carried out with the participation of two
manufacturing companies in Malaysia; Konway Printing Company Sdn. Bhd. and
Leader Electrical Appliances Manufacturing Bhd. The goal was to introduce and
facilitate the integration of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Statistical
Process Control (SPC) for improving product quality and reliability. A mechanism for
integrating FMEA and SPC was developed. The case study method enabled the
mechanism to be tested in actual manufacturing environments. Actual barriers
encountered by the participating companies during their course of integration of FMEA
and SPC were unearthed. This method required the researcher to spend one and a
half years in these companies. Solutions to the barriers generated and tested for
practicability. FMEA and SPC were applied to actual quality problems. The post
implementation results showed an improvement in the levels of quality problems. A
FMEA software which provides guidance on FMEA implemention process as well as
document the results for the implementation process was also developed. Companies
can use the software to train employees on the usage of FMEA and SPC. The software
can be downloaded at http://www.engusm.allhere.com at no cost; thus offering an
alternative to the use of commercially available FMEA software.
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Integrating Sta Tlst.Cal Techniques With The Reliability Engineering Methodology Of "Failure Mode , And Effects Analysis' For Continuous Improvement Of Manufacturing Processes