TRAINING & EVENTS
Root Cause Analysis & PDCA Problem Solving – Meadville
Meadville, PA
Cost: $299 ($254 if registered by 2/16/2025)
Lunch provided
Overview
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a structured approach used to identify the underlying cause of a problem, ensuring effective solutions prevent recurrence. Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) is a continuous improvement practice designed to optimize processes, solve problems, and improve performance effectively using the scientific method.
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to Plan – Do – Check – Act
- Developing Effective Problem Statements
- Creating & Interpreting Check Sheets & Pareto Charts
- Setting Goals
- Performing a Root Cause Analysis: 5 Whys
- Implementing Countermeasures/Check Actions
- Designing Appropriate Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing) Solutions
About the Presenter:
Shane Cantrell, NWIRC’s Operational Excellence Specialist, has 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations management, leadership, and lean transformation. He earned his BS in Industrial & Management Engineering from Montana State University – Bozeman in 2002. In 2006, he earned his Master’s in Industrial & Management Engineering from Montana State University – Bozeman.
 Email rkeller@nwirc.org for additional information or questions.
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