While examining a privately-owned sailboat, as a certified Vessel Examiner with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, I realized the importance of profiling the Coast Guard's quality focus. What could it teach us about quality? It turns out, a lot.

FMEA evolved as a risk management tool across industries. AIAG's 5th edition is for the automotive industry, while FMEA 4th edition suffices for healthcare.

Employing FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) ensures ongoing enhancements in processes and products. By preemptively tackling potential challenges, it fortifies reliability, safety, and overall quality.

If you’re in manufacturing, no matter the industry, quality is top of mind. It must be, or you won’t be in business long. Yet, with all the focus, there are big misses all the time in companies large and small, which leads to an interesting question: If quality gets so much attention, why are recalls still increasing? Further, what can we do about it?