is the founder and managing partner of DIETZ Consultants with subsidiaries in Asia and North America. He is responsible for the development of the FMEA business area. Winfried Dietz has more than 30 years of practical experience, including 25 years as a consultant, trainer and coach. Other areas of interest and work are APQP, 8D, PPAP and functional safety and their interactions. Winfried Dietz is the organiser of the annual Osnabrück FMEA Forum.