Then, the team can calculate the risk priority number (RPN) for each potential failure mode. The formula below shows how the severity, likelihood, and detectability ofpotential causescontribute to its RPN. If the failure mode has a higher RPN than you’re comfortable with, you can begin plann...
So, where exactly does this factor into the likes of FMEA? We’ve discussed in-depth how to calculate the number, but have done little to address how it fits into the creation of a FMEA document. Let’s consider for a moment the function of a toaster. The function of a toaster is ...
As a term and word, "logistics" originates from the Greek word "logisitki" deriving from the verb "logizomai", which means to think deeply about something and to calculate the consequence of actions. Logistics can be dated back to the Roman Empire, ancient Greece and Byzantium, where ...