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FMEA is a method to error prevention and risk management. The practical deployment of the method has been limited to a few indus-trial areas. Recent usage of the method especially due to the spread of the ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2000 standards, has visualised a much greater usability within all organisations with a process management orientation. The book is the first one in Danish language having a practical approach to the use and usability of the FMEA method. FMEA - Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, a tool to .... - focuses, besides the use as an analytical tool, especially on the usability of the method as a communication tool and a tool for making priorities. As a management tool for resource management and prioritising of planned preventive actions the method is outstanding. As a communication tool within the supply chain and internal within the organisation, the method already has proved its usability in the global firm. Now, within the books easy descriptions the usage is extended also to the small - and medium sized firms practical usage.The book is written for the company's leaders and specialists at all levels in an easily understandable language based on practical experience.