Enhance your team’s analytical skills The ability to dissect and address the foundational causes of problems is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. At
Root Cause Analysis Examples In the realm of maintenance and reliability, understanding the root cause of problems is pivotal. At IDCON, we’ve mastered the art
What is Root Cause Analysis? Defining a problem can be simple or it can become very complicated depending on what process you follow. We believe
Part III of our Root Cause Analysis series “Common RCFA Mistakes” Techniques for root cause analysis include avoiding common mistakes. In Parts I and II
RCFA problem statements are key to solving the right problem at your plant but sometimes the problem statement that we write down isn’t a fact.
It is easy to make mistakes when performing a Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) – we have all done it. Common RCFA mistakes includes overwriting
What tools are effective for Root Cause Failure Analysis or RCFA? What tools are effective when you’re conducting a root cause investigation? In this second
Root cause confusion There is a lot of confusion between diagram, tools, software and company names for root cause. This video series, featuring Torbjorn 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
Root cause analysis and root cause failure analysis are commonly used terms. I have always felt that these terms are somewhat misguided. First, there is
This root cause analysis training video gives insight into how Root Cause Failure Analysis (rcfa) is commonly managed and how it destroys the thinking process.
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
What is corrective maintenance? In the simplest terms, corrective maintenance is defined as: All maintenance performed to correct a break down or failure. You can
A while ago I was at a plant that had a set of vacuum pumps with a life of less than 3 months. I think
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
RCFA or Preventive Maintenance. I am often asked about which of these two processes should be focused on at a plant. Let me start by
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
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
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
3 most common Root Cause Analysis tools If you are implementing a Root Cause Problem Elimination process for your plant you need to determine a
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