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How to Evaluate Enterprise RCA Software in 2026

Choosing the wrong root cause analysis software is not a minor inconvenience — it’s an expensive, multi-year mistake. The right platform makes investigations faster, corrective actions stick, and your program’s ROI visible to leadership. The wrong one becomes shelf-ware while failures keep recurring. This guide gives reliability, quality, EHS, and operations leaders a structured, defensible evaluation process for enterprise root

by Sebastian Traeger

May 1, 2026

Safety

How Operational Excellence Teams Are Using AI to Investigate Faster and Prevent Repeat Failures

The Problem with “Fast” Investigations Operational excellence teams are under constant pressure to move fast. When something goes wrong — a line goes down, a quality event occurs, a safety incident happens — the expectation is immediate answers and permanent fixes. The problem? Speed without depth creates an illusion of progress. Teams close out investigations. Corrective actions get assigned. And

by Sebastian Traeger

April 30, 2026

From Data to Decisions: Improving Your RCA Program

Safety

From Data to Decisions: Why We Built the Quarterly RCA Review

The Visibility Gap: Why EasyRCA Was Only the First Step For years, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) lived in silos—scattered across disparate spreadsheets, whiteboards, sticky notes, and isolated email chains. It was a “dark” process. Leaders felt like investigations took too long; they sensed that people weren’t digging deep enough. But in a world of disconnected files and buried emails, “feelings”

by Sebastian Traeger

April 16, 2026

Safety

RCA for EHS vs. Reliability: How to Train Cross-Functional Teams for Unified Problem Solving

In complex industrial environments, incidents often have multifaceted consequences, impacting both operational reliability and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) outcomes. Traditionally, EHS and Reliability departments have approached Root Cause Analysis (RCA) from distinct perspectives, driven by their respective mandates: EHS focuses on preventing harm to people and the environment, while Reliability prioritizes asset uptime and operational efficiency. This divergence, while

by Sebastian Traeger

March 26, 2026

Safety

Scaling Excellence: How to Standardize Your RCA Process Across a Global Enterprise

In the complex landscape of modern manufacturing and industrial operations, achieving consistent asset reliability across a global enterprise presents a formidable challenge. While individual sites may excel in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), the true measure of a mature reliability program lies in its ability to standardize and scale these critical processes. This article delves into the strategic imperatives and practical

by Sebastian Traeger

March 12, 2026

Safety

Scaling RCA Across 13 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 13sites, onboarded over 400 users, and drove cross-functional collaboration with the help

by Sebastian Traeger

November 28, 2025

Safety

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

Safety

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

Safety

Case Study: How Ash Grove Cement Completed 140+ RCAs and Reduced Downtime in 10 Months with EasyRCA

“So far, we have more than 140 RCAs in the system… and we’ve seen a reduction in unplanned downtime.” – Edwin Gutierrez, Corporate Reliability Engineer, Ash Grove Cement In under a year, Ash Grove Cement rolled out EasyRCA across 12 plants, trained cross-functional teams, and built a culture of root cause accountability—with over 140 investigations and measurably reducing unplanned downtime.

by Ryan Burns

May 13, 2025