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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Root Cause Analysis Software.

How to Evaluate RCA Tools, Compare Options, and Select Software That Scales With Your Reliability Program Root Cause Analysis software is no longer a “nice to have” in modern reliability programs—it has become the backbone of consistent, scalable, and defensible problem-solving across manufacturing, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, construction materials, and other asset-intensive operations. For many teams, the challenge isn’t

by Sebastian Traeger

December 11, 2025

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Scaling RCA Across 40+ Sites and 400+ Users: The CMC Journey with EasyRCA | 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

by Sebastian Traeger

November 28, 2025

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Why (Some of) Your Team Hates Doing Root Cause Analysis — and What to Do About It

Every reliability leader eventually faces the same problem: your team resists doing Root Cause Analysis (RCA). You’ve invested in RCA training, created templates, maybe even set completion targets—but still, RCAs drag, engagement is low, and the outcomes feel hollow. The truth is simple: most teams don’t hate Root Cause Analysis. They hate how it’s implemented. At its best, RCA is

by Sebastian Traeger

November 27, 2025

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Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing: Boost Efficiency and Reduce Downtime with EasyRCA

Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing is essential for companies aiming to minimize downtime, maintain quality standards, and reduce costs. Modern production environments face complex challenges—equipment malfunctions, supply chain delays, human error, and process variability—all of which can disrupt operations and profitability. That’s where Root Cause Analysis (RCA) comes in. RCA provides a structured approach to identify not just what happened,

by Sebastian Traeger

November 13, 2025

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Mining Meets AI: How Razor Labs is Revolutionizing Equipment Reliability with AI Sensor Fusion

Mining meets AI in a powerful way. In mining, an hour of downtime can cost companies hundreds of thousands of dollars. But what if that failure could be detected weeks before it happens? That’s where AI sensor fusion comes into play, and Razor Labs is leading the way in applying it to the mining industry. In this article, Michael Zolotov,

by Sebastian Traeger

October 16, 2025

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Types of Root Cause Analysis and How Software Streamlines Each

Types of Root Cause Analysis: A Comprehensive Overview The types of root cause analysis teams chose to apply plays a critical role in helping organizations identify underlying causes of problems and prevent them from recurring. From manufacturing downtime to healthcare errors, structured problem-solving is essential for operational efficiency, safety, and quality improvement. Root Cause Analysis Software like EasyRCA has transformed

by Sebastian Traeger

October 2, 2025

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Root Cause Analysis Software vs. Templates: Which Saves You More Time?

The Challenge of Root Cause Analysis Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is essential for organizations aiming to solve problems and prevent them from recurring. Whether you’re tackling manufacturing downtime, healthcare errors, or service disruptions, RCA provides the structured methodology needed to identify the root causes of problems. Traditional methods, such as using static templates (Excel, Word, or PDF), have been the

by Sebastian Traeger

September 18, 2025

AI-Driven Root Cause Analysis with EasyRCA

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The Future of Problem-Solving: AI Root Cause Analysis with EasyRCA

What is AI-Driven Root Cause Analysis? AI root cause analysis refers to the integration of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to automatically identify and analyze the root causes of problems. Rather than relying on human effort and interpretation alone, AI tools process and analyze data in real-time, detecting hidden patterns and anomalies that might otherwise go unnoticed. Key

by Sebastian Traeger

September 4, 2025

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Building Credibility Through Reliability: Lessons from Ali Elsalaymeh at Bristol Myers Squibb

For Ali Elsalaymeh, reliability isn’t a buzzword; it’s a culture. As Associate Director of Maintenance Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb, Ali brings a grounded, no-nonsense approach to solving real-world problems. From his early days as a design engineer to leading asset management across pharmaceutical and industrial sites, his journey is a case study in doing the fundamentals well. Ali shares

by Sebastian Traeger

August 19, 2025