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factors
fail-safing [See deploying poka yoke systems.]
failure
     of communication
     FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) 2nd
         concept/architectural FMEA
         definition of
         design FMEA
         effects of failure
         failure modes 2nd
         failure probability, estimating
         failure severity, estimating
         FMEA analysis worksheet
         FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis)
         occurrence rating system
         overview of 2nd
         severity rating system
         sources of failure
         step-by-step process
         upstream application
     of QFD
false positives
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) [See SFTA (Software Failure Tree Analysis).]
feature multiplication, avoiding
feedback control systems
     DFTS feedback review framework
     elements of
     establishing
     overview of
field maintenance case study
financial evaluation framework
fishbone diagrams [See cause-and-effect diagrams.]
flowcharts
     case study: MD Robotics
     creating
     definition of
     detailed flowcharts
     high-level flowcharts
     purpose of
     recommended applications
     swim lane flowcharts
     symbols
FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) 2nd
     concept/architectural FMEA
     definition of
     design FMEA
     effects of failure
     failure modes 2nd
     failure probability, estimating
     failure severity, estimating
     FMEA analysis worksheet
     FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis)
     occurrence rating system
     overview of 2nd
     severity rating system
     sources of failure
     step-by-step process
     upstream application
FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis)
focusing on objectives
Force Field Analysis Model
FORTRAN
foundations for quality-focused enterprises
     adoption of Deming's teachings
     awareness of shortcomings
     implementation of Deming's principles
     organization-wide consultation and communication
four-phase model of QFD
fourteen points for software managers
14 Points for Management, Seven Deadly Diseases, and Obstacles to Quality Products
Fourth-Generation Language (4GL)
freezing improvements and gains
frequency distribution
FTA (Fault Tree Analysis) [See SFTA (Software Failure Tree Analysis).]
Full Analytical Criteria Method 2nd
     alternative solutions
     criteria
     goals
function point metrics
functional performance
functions
FURPS (functionality, usability, reliability, performance, and serviceability)