Root Cause Analysis, 5th Edition

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Introduction to the PROACT^® Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Work Process

Having worked as practitioners/consultants in the field of industrial reliability for nearly 100 cumulative years, we have learned that tools like Root Cause Analysis (RCA) can only be successful if they are incorporated into a sustainable work process. Have you ever thought about all of the many elements of maintenance/reliability? It is the alphabet soup of acronyms: RCA, RCM, FMEA, ODR, CMMS, KPI, MRO, PdM, PM, etc. The list goes on and on. The problem is that while all of these elements are critical to implementing a successful reliability initiative, it is overwhelming for those tasked with doing it at the plant level. There is a tendency to want to apply all of these ...