The specifics of the application of the failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) in the automotive industry

The Failure Mode and Effects Analysis method is one of the inductive failure analysis instruments, with a wide applicability in all industrial fields. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the current stage of the FMEA research and application in the industrial field, with an emphasis on the elements that are specific to the automotive domain. The research will highlight the advantages and limitations specific to the FMEA, will describe the specific methodology of the automotive industry following an example, and also present the specific characteristics of the FMEA Project management software currently available. The future development opportunities will be identified, concerning the FMEA methodology and also the possible solutions for the enhancement of the FMEA project management applications.