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Article5 min read Sep 7, 20233 Common Mistakes in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)Analyzing and eliminating the root cause of a failure is a powerful tool for improving plant reliability. At IDCON, we call this process Root Cause Problem Elimination (RCPE). We find that this term more accurately defines the desired outcome of the process.Â
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Article1 min read Apr 18, 2023Keeping it Simple - Some Principles of Successful Reliability and Maintenance ManagementJoin reliability and maintenance expert Christer Idhammar for an essential 30-minute webinar on April 20th exploring advanced maintenance management strategies. This second installment in the Keeping it Simple series reveals why understanding root causes drives operational excellence and shares proven methodologies for managing complex maintenance processes. Mid-career operations managers and R&D leads will gain actionable insights into maintenance optimization, process improvement, and leadership approaches that deliver measurable ROI. Perfect for professionals seeking to elevate their technical expertise while building credible presentations for executive stakeholders and advancing their operational management capabilities.
Article2 min read Mar 9, 2023How to Document Cost-Effective Maintenance Tasks Part 5: Equipment ListSo, we have completed our Criticality Analysis. What’s next? In Part 5 of this series, we will cover the importance of using an equipment list while performing Preventive Maintenance, how to use the equipment list most effectively, and provide an example and template of a well-organized equipment list.Â
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