Re: What comes first? Control Plan or FMEA?
I agree this is the generally correct approach, but do bear in mind they both kind of develop concurrently, depending on what information is available and when. But, yes, in finalizing, the PFMEA should be finalized first, because it directs the control plan.
Folks,
All books and literatures about Control plans would tell you that it is generated after your FMEA. Your FMEA should drive your control plan since your critical and significant characteristics shall be defined during FMEA brainstorming. The best way is to make a SIPOC , then FMEA , then the control plan, then do a proactive review of your leading indicators, then review and update the FMEA again and again..
All books and literatures about Control plans would tell you that it is generated after your FMEA. Your FMEA should drive your control plan since your critical and significant characteristics shall be defined during FMEA brainstorming. The best way is to make a SIPOC , then FMEA , then the control plan, then do a proactive review of your leading indicators, then review and update the FMEA again and again..