Re: Very Basic PFMEA guidelines...
I think this PFMEA light link is an excellent training tool, thanks for posting it. When creating PFMEAs from nothing, ya got to start somewhere - and that is with the process map. The point is, everyone started at the same place! "I think this is what our risks are...okay what needs to be controlled?" And then it grows. PFMEA is a living tool, it improves over time as additional failure modes are identified. That's why you review the historical defects as well as ensure every defect you every experience from the point forward is pulled up against the PFMEA, to see what you missed!
In emerging markets where we are just learning the value of inspection control charts, process control charts, and PFMEA, I think there is a real need for "PFMEA light". Those folks today are the process experts of tomorrow, and should all be in the Advanced Design departments of their respective companies in 5 years, if they are allowed to focus on the development of the tools.
Don't want to come off too strong here, but I really appreciated the "PPAP Lite" link, and have saved it for training purposes.
Thanks!