Integrating the Failure Mode Analysis Tool and Effect on Risk Reduction into an APQP Management Process in a Medium-Sized Company in the National Automotive Sector

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This is an open access article under the CC BY license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license, and indicate if changes were made. Abstract The research investigates the use of the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodology in the context of Advanced Product Quality Management (APQP) in the automotive industry. It explores how FMEA is used to detect, assess and reduce risks in projects, highlighting its positive impact on preventing failures and mitigating damage. The research analyzes the role of multidisciplinary teams in preparing the FMEA, highlighting how different perspectives enrich the analyses. Furthermore, it examines the adaptation of FMEA criteria for project management and the classification of risks by priority. The paper highlights how FMEA improves feasibility and risk assessment, promoting informed decisions and improved quality, while also evaluating your compliance with the IATF 16949 standard and your commitment to quality.