Warehouse Workflow Lab
Workflow risk review (FMEA)
Published by Voodoo Robotics · workflows.voodoorobotics.com
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Process and failure mode
What to do: Give each risk a Risk ID so the next tables can refer to it.
This section is a list.Use one row for each task, observation, test, person, field, or requirement. Add more rows when needed.
Risk IDGive this risk a short unique code used in all three risk tables.
Process stepUse one specific, observable piece of work.
Intended functionState what this process step is supposed to accomplish.
Failure modeDescribe how this process step could fail.
Local effectDescribe the immediate result at this step.
Downstream effectDescribe the later effect on the order, inventory, production, or customer.
Current causeDescribe the known or suspected reason this failure occurs.
02
Risk evaluation
What to do: Use the Risk ID and one documented 1-to-10 scoring scale.
This section is a list.Use one row for each task, observation, test, person, field, or requirement. Add more rows when needed.
Risk IDGive this risk a short unique code used in all three risk tables.
Severity 1–101 = little or no effect; 10 = safety hazard or major customer/production failure.
Occurrence 1–101 = very rare; 10 = happens very often.
Detectability 1–101 = almost certain to be caught; 10 = unlikely to be caught.
Current prevention controlName the existing action that reduces the chance of the failure happening.
Current detection controlName the existing check that catches the failure before it causes the later effect.
Risk priorityMultiply severity × occurrence × detectability.
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Recommended action
What to do: Use the Risk ID and prefer prevention over a later inspection.
This section is a list.Use one row for each task, observation, test, person, field, or requirement. Add more rows when needed.
Risk IDGive this risk a short unique code used in all three risk tables.
ActionWrite a visible action with a named owner and finish condition.
Type: prevent / detect / containChoose whether the action prevents the failure, detects it, or limits its effect.
OwnerName the person responsible for this decision, task, or approval.
Due dateEnter the exact date, due date, or review frequency.
Evidence of completionName the photo, report, scan, system record, or observation that proves the answer.
Residual riskRecalculate the risk score after the action is in place.