Root Cause Analysis as a manufacturing improvement tool

The following discussion agenda is on Root Cause Analysis as a manufacturing improvement tool:

1. The logic and benefits of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
2. 3 Common Approaches to analyze incidents
• 5 Whys
• Cause and Effect Diagrams with the addition of cards
• RCA
3. Appolo RCA Methodology and CEDAC
4. Problem Definition and Follow Through
5. Action Management
6. Incidents and ongoing concerns

Reference
Moore, R. (2007) "Chapter 14: Root Cause Analysis" Selecting the right manufacturing improvement tools: What tools? When?, Butterworth-Heinemann.