Reliability Society News in Minnesota  2008

June 17, 2008 -  Mark Galley of Thinkreliability

Cause Mapping:  A New Reliability Tool for Problem Solving and Failure Analysis 

Most problem solving, failure analysis methods focus on a single cause

which is typically referred to as the "root cause."  The Cause Mapping

method of root cause analysis demonstrates how problems occur as a

system of causes that reveals different ways to solve the problem.  The

simplest, most effective solutions may be a combination of solutions to

mitigate the risk to an acceptable level.  This presentation provides

the basics of thorough cause-and-effect analysis and explains the

fundamental role of evidence.  Tips for documenting and communicating

complex problems will be provided when using paper, dry-erase boards and

for creating detailed visual Cause Maps within Microsoft Excel.

This meeting is on a Tuesday  evening- 

email     by   June 16 th at noon if you wish to attend.

There is no cost to attend this meeting

Sept 16, 2008 - TBD

Oct 21, 2008 - TBD