ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Failure mode and effects analysis

Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is a way to use problem-solving techniques to help figure out how a product or process ability might go wrong, what could cause the wrongness, and how to fix it. It is a step-by-step process for evaluating how things can go wrong, so we can make them better. Think of it like a game of detective - you're trying to identify possible problems and figure out how to fix them. FMEA is an important tool for helping us make sure products and processes are as safe and reliable as possible.