Case Study

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a key tool for enhancing reliability and efficiency in manufacturing. For companies with vast operations, standardizing RCA across multiple sites can be a monumental challenge. In this case study, we explore how CMC, a leader in steel manufacturing, scaled its RCA program to 40+ sites, onboarded over 400 users, and drove cross-functional collaboration with the

When Jerid Jackson, Senior Manager of Reliability & Asset Management at PepsiCo Frito-Lay North America, set out to improve problem-solving across the company’s snack and food manufacturing network, he encountered a common issue in large organizations: root cause analysis (RCA) practices varied drastically from site to site. Some teams were doing solid work, others were doing the bare minimum—or nothing

International Paper operates in more than 150 countries and is one of the world’s largest producers of fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper. With over 38,000 employees and hundreds of facilities worldwide, the company plays a critical role in global supply chains—from e-commerce packaging to hygiene products. Within this vast and complex organization, Scott Wiebold is leading a transformation. When he

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a global agricultural powerhouse with over 40,000 employees and more than 450 locations worldwide, transformed its reliability program by standardizing its Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process with EasyRCA. The results were decisive: over $70 million in cost savings, 700+ RCAs completed, and a cultural shift that improved morale, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration across the company. The