I agree with you sir, that company can predict the problem from 4M analysis. For example with FMEA and QA matrik. my company started this system 2 weeks ago, it's purposed to problem solved more effective and the defect can be evaluated clearly. My idea is to analyze 4M in development new product in my company. Hope you give some advise for get more information to build good system in development new product.
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