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Starting with the new FMEA “on a green field” is challenging. It is better to take an existing analysis, or parts of it, and modify them accordingly. Thus, Generic and Family FMEA come into play. These are quite common terms, especially since the release of the harmonized methodology. How do these two approaches differ and how do we implement them in the EISOD X system?

Generic (basic) FMEA is the general basis for creating a specific analysis. There can be several cornerstones, e.g. for different process steps. It is permissible to generalize knowledge, requirements, functions and actions so that the same description can be used as a basis for different products. It is assumed that a particular product’s FMEA contains a reference to a generic FMEA, or that the generic FMEA becomes a basis that is further modified according to the particular product.

The family FMEA, on the other hand, is specific from the beginning and represents an analysis for several similar (related products). Minor differences of these products must then be resolved in a separate analysis, or otherwise appropriately incorporated into the family FMEA.

We use both of these approaches in the EISOD X system. When creating a new analysis, we can copy the existing FMEA of a related product, including maintaining all links. This means, that e.g. by modifying a specific failure function in one analysis, this failure function will automatically change in the related FMEA. However, the user always has the option whether to maintain the connection for this particular function (family FMEA principle) or to cancel it and modify each occurrence separately (generic FMEA principle).

Furthermore, there is the possibility, in accordance with the principle of generic FMEA, to “compose” an analysis for a specific product from generally described process steps, or specific steps from other analyzes. Basically, it is a matter of copy/paste, when in a few clicks we transfer a whole group of process elements, functions, failures and actions, which are interconnected, but after copying are no longer bound to the source FMEA.

Does the FMEA issue seem too complicated to you? Contact us, we will be happy to explain everything and display online for you.

The quality plan is not only a new extension of the Product Catalogue module, but also a smart phone application that supports team cooperation and can be used both online and offline.

Do you have a complex project / product that needs to be tested by a whole team?
The project manager defines the product and the individual workplaces at which the inspections are to be performer in EISOD X.
Employees/team members responsible for performing the inspections log in EISOD X via their PC or in the application via tablet, iPad or mobile phone at their workplace. Then they fill in the required data, upload photos or other attachments.
If the user is not within WiFi range, the application works offline and is synchronized after logging in to the network. Of course, the data connection can also be used, just be careful by uploading e.g. videos as attachments, which can consume the data limit quickly.
The project manager sees all data immediately after upload / synchronization and can display different variants of analysis.

The Quality Plan can be customized and extended according to the customer’s needs.

When implementing the EISOD system in a new company, we always pay attention to the requirements and the environment of each customer.
In GRAMMER CZ, s.r.o. we adapted the system to the possibility of logging in via a chip card.
As part of the document import, we helped with setting up the document structure according to the company’s processes, we optimized the workflow for document approval and the related rights settings.
We also provide GRAMMER CZ an active support service, during which we communicate very intensively so that the start of running of EISOD is easy and the new system is positively received by the company employees.