ROOT CAUSE

FAILURE ANALYSIS (RCFA)

1. Definitions
What is a defect?
Types of defects
Identifying defects
Exercise
2. Where to begin? Identifying the problem or weakness.
The right foundation: Identifying the problem
Brainstorming: The rules

GENERAL OBJECTIVE
To increase personnel awareness
of an effective analysis approach
to the root causes of breakage and
to instill knowledge and methods
to prevent their repetition, using a
methodical approach.
INTENDED FOR
All industrial maintenance
managers, supervisors and
technicians who are required to
participate in reducing defects
within a company.
DATES & PRICING
By request (2 days)
$895 per participant

3. Devising a work plan

Understanding the steps in the process
Participants
4. Getting to the root of the problem
Asking the right questions
Pitfalls to avoid
Diplomacy
5. Tools: Fishbone, Cascade
Benefits and drawbacks of each tool
Examples
6. Identifying the main cause/when to stop
When is the analysis over?
7. Evaluating the alternatives
Evaluation grid
Exercises
8. Implementing recommendations/inspecting
How to implement
How to inspect

CONTENT
Theoretical training supported by
demonstrations

PowerPoint presentation
Training based on actual cases
aimed at stimulating discussion
among participants
Participation is encouraged
during the training
Maximum of 8 participants
DOCUMENTATION
A document of the training is
given to each participant.

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