6. Mistakes to avoid

Don't launch an in-depth FMECA-type risk assessment without having applied the contents of the How to characterize the nature and criticality of an innovation sheet [FIC 0311] , i.e. without having identified the potentially critical items on which to focus your risk assessments. Otherwise, you're wasting your resources and running the risk of missing out on the real risks.

Don't launch a risk study without checking that an equivalent product/system/component has not already been dealt with in your company. This...