Assignment IX Instructions

Lecture/Essay

I am not going to say much about these topics because I think the book well covers the topics and I want you to use more of your own initiative when the book doesn't go deep enough or you need to have the information presented in a different way.

I will say that prevention and correction are two different things and that each is important. Is one more important? You tell me and justify your answer. Think of how correction and prevention fit all the other topics in this course (and try to relate them to your knowledge and experience in from other courses and your life). For example, how do you know what to prevent, how do you know where to put your efforts and resources, or how do different types of prevention and correction affect quality and efficiency?

Initial Post

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IX. Corrective and preventive action. Answer the following.

a. Why is prevention better than correction?
b. Why is correction important?
c. Provide an example of a prevention technique in use*. Describe the technique and any advantages or disadvantages.
d. Perform an FMEA*. Describe the thing, component, process, situation, etc. that is analyzed. Prepare a table similar to 9.6. Recommend corrective action. You do not have to take the corrective action (but if you did, explain any results).

For c, describe something with which you are familiar; do not use internet or book data.

For d, actually perform the FMEA. The analysis will have to be for something with which you are familiar (industrial if possible). Do not use an internet or book example.