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Workflow-Based Decision Support for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Claudiu Vasile KiforCiprian CândeaAlexandru V. GeorgescuGabriela S. Cândeasubject
EngineeringDecision support systembusiness.industryInterface (Java)media_common.quotation_subjectWorkflow engineWorkflowWork (electrical)Systems engineeringQuality (business)businessSoftware engineeringCommon Data FormatFailure mode and effects analysismedia_commondescription
Abstract To achieve high quality designs, processes, and services that meet or exceed industry standards, it is crucial to identify all potential failures throughout a system and work to minimize or prevent their occurrence or effects. This paper presents an innovative approach to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) that uses a Decision Support System (DSS) for supporting the FMEA processes. The DSS is powered by a workflow engine that guides the users through the processes by considering standard work templates or previous similar cases. It is also built as a framework for decision support tools so, beside its default one, different FMEA work instruments can be plugged-in and used throughout a workflow instance by exchanging results in a common data format. Collaboration is assured by the systems web-based interface that supports multiple users from anywhere, at any time.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-01 | IFAC Proceedings Volumes |