Reliability Tips: The layers of root cause
Torbjörn Idhammar
How often is the phrase “The ROOT Cause of the problem” used at your plant/mill? This phrase is a bit symptomatic of how Root Cause
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Why vs Who: Root Cause Problem Elimination
Torbjörn Idhammar
In Root Cause Problem Elimination (Analysis) it is vital to abstain from the “Blame Game” of “Who” is responsible. A common situation is a Root
Smart Tools for Failure Analysis
Torbjörn Idhammar
Some plants buy a high-powered microscope in order to do failure analysis. While this sometimes is necessary, it could be good to consider other options
Corrective Maintenance…Opportunity for Practical Root Cause Problem Elimination (RCPE)
Owe Forsberg
Imagine you work in a mill as a mechanic and get a work order that states: Replace bearings on a press roll due to high
Improving Reliability and Maintenance Means Small Next Steps
Christer Idhammar
Any improvement initiative within reliability and maintenance is a journey towards a state of continuous improvement. You will never reach a final destination. You might
What Comes First: RCFA or Preventive Maintenance?
Christer Idhammar
I often receive the question: what do we improve first? Do we start with Root Cause Problem Elimination (RCPE) or do we start with Preventive
Root Cause Problem Elimination for the Frontline
Christer Idhammar
What’s in a name? For one, getting a name right can help to accurately define an issue or a process. In our example, Root Cause
Root Cause Analysis is more Effective After Basics are Implemented
Torbjörn Idhammar
Many reactive organizations conclude that Root Cause Analysis is the first agenda item for improving reliability. But after completing a few root cause activities, it’s
Implement a Cost Effective Root Cause Problem Elimination (RCPE) Process
Torbjörn Idhammar
An effective root cause analysis process can improve production reliability significantly. But, few organizations have a functioning root cause analysis process in place. This article
Documentation Tool for Root Cause Analysis
Torbjörn Idhammar
There are many different documentation tools for Root Cause Analysis. Some of the most common are:
Root Cause Failure Analysis
Torbjörn Idhammar
Root Cause Failure Analysis – IDCON’s Root Cause Problem Elimination Process We have named our process for problem solving training and elimination “Root Cause Problem Elimination™”
The Root Cause isn’t that Important
Torbjörn Idhammar
Root Cause Analysis or Root Cause Failure Analysis are commonly used terms. I have always felt that these terms are somewhat misguided. I say so
What is a “Root cause”
Torbjörn Idhammar
IDCON is convinced that the process of analyzing the root cause of failures and acting to eliminate these causes is one of the most powerful
What is the Core Knowledge in Root Cause Analysis?
Torbjörn Idhammar
It is common to see why-why analysis, logic-trees, fishbone diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, and barrier analysis diagrams put in the forefront when explaining root
Root Cause Problem Elimination: A tool for whom?
Torbjörn Idhammar
Should problem elimination be executed by an elite group or by the frontline (supervisors and hourly)? In IDCON’s opinion, 80% of all problems can be
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Torbjörn Idhammar
One of the steps in root cause analysis is to define a problem. Defining a problem can be a simple process or it can be
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) or Troubleshooting for the Frontline
Torbjörn Idhammar
You may have been through a Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) training at some point in your career. If not, you probably are aware of
