industrikärror
Industrikärror is a term used in industrial engineering and risk management to describe errors that arise within industrial systems, including manufacturing plants, automation networks, and logistics chains. It encompasses deviations from planned performance, faulty data, and misalignments between process steps, equipment, and human operators. The concept emphasizes the interaction of people, technology, and organizational structures in producing and mitigating errors.
Etymology: The word is a compound of industri- (industry) and a form of fel (error) found in
Causes and scope: Industrikärror can be latent or active, arising from human factors (distraction, fatigue, misinterpretation),
Examples: a control system misconfiguration leading to off-spec production; a mislabeling of components causing incorrect assemblies;
Impact and mitigation: Such errors contribute to downtime, scrap, safety incidents, and cost overruns. Mitigation includes
See also: human factors, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, reliability engineering, quality management.