Think in pathways
Understand failure as a sequence of interacting conditions rather than a single isolated cause.
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By Robert King
The thinking behind the methodology.
Discover the book that introduces Super Advanced Anticipatory Failure Determination and a more deliberate way to investigate, learn, and prevent failures.
The foundational SAAFD book
Super Advanced Anticipatory Failure Determination
By Robert King
The book introduces the philosophy and structure of SAAFD, drawing from the strengths of established quality tools while examining where conventional investigations may stop short.
It emphasizes clearer failure definition, mechanism discovery, evidence-based testing, stronger prevention controls, and the organizational learning needed to keep improvements in place.
Book price$49.99USD
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Inside the approach
More than a new set of terms.
The SAAFD framework is designed to improve how people ask questions, validate their thinking, and connect actions to the conditions that actually create risk.
Make assumptions visible
Challenge plausible stories with a structured search for supporting and contradicting evidence.
Design for prevention
Move from reactive corrections toward stronger controls, verification, and organizational learning.
Who the book is for
For people who are responsible for better outcomes.
The approach is intended for leaders, quality professionals, engineers, supervisors, educators, facilitators, and improvement teams across manufacturing and service environments.
Learn alongside the book
Planned training will connect the concepts to practical application: investigating complex problems, documenting pathways, developing evidence, and selecting controls that sustain improvements.
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