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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

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What CMMSradio’s Greg Christensen Has Learned from 30 Years in the Field

When Greg Christensen started in the CMMS space back in the late ’90s, software tools were clunky, slow, and often misunderstood. Since then, he’s seen it all—from bloated rollouts that missed the mark to lean implementations that quietly transformed how teams work. In this episode of Reliability 4.0, Greg shares what he’s learned after decades in maintenance and software, including

by Sebastian Traeger

August 13, 2025

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Case Study: Scaling RCA Across 40 Sites at PepsiCo Frito-Lay North America

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

by Ryan Burns

July 31, 2025

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Introducing Generate RCA Turbo with AI: Text + Pictures = RCA Faster!

Root Cause Analysis has long been the backbone of solving recurring issues in manufacturing, maintenance, and reliability programs. But let’s be honest: it takes time. Gathering the data, analyzing the event, building out a logic tree—these are critical steps, but they often create a bottleneck when time and resources are tight. That’s where EasyRCA’s newest feature—Generate RCA Turbo—comes in. This

by Ryan Burns

July 31, 2025

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Continuous Improvement: How Justin R. Smith Keeps Reliability Moving at Americold

For any big logistics operation, reliability isn’t just about machines; it’s about people, systems, and clear communication. Justin R. Smith, Senior Manager of Regional Engineering and Maintenance at Americold Logistics, oversees maintenance for the Northeast region, plus sites in Canada and Argentina, where he’s driving continuous improvement with smarter diagnostics, better training, and clear, practical KPIs. From vibration monitoring and

by Sebastian Traeger

July 29, 2025