Published Articles

Is "More Training the Solution to Human Error?
Root cause analysis solves problems and makes training programs more effective.
February 2010 Cover Story
Mike Resimius of Ameren Generation & John Stiller of Apollo
Plant Engineering magazine

Solving Supply Chain Problems Proactively
Managing the problems associated with the a global supply chain of major products these days requires a flexible, adaptable, and consistent approach.
February 2010
Chris Eckert & Brian Hughes
Industrial Engineer magazine

Evidence That Sticks
Improve your process knowledge by utilizing evidence-based root cause analysis.
November 2009
Tracy Willis
Industrial Engineer magazine

How To Keep History From Repeating Itself
Captain Eddie Janson of MariTrain AB, instructor and consultant in maritime safety and Apollo RCA, explains how to prevent problem recurrence using RCA in the shipping industry.
October 2009
Eddie Janson
Shipgaz Magazine

Understanding Risk Control (web) or pdf
How does the human element effect risk?  How can RCA help?
October 2009
Brian Hughes
Occupational Health & Safety Magazine

Achieve the Effective Corrective Action That ISO 9001:2008 Requires (web) or pdf
Root cause analysis makes your corrective actions stick.
9/18/2009
John Stiller
Quality Digest Online

Don't Miss the Near Misses
Captain Eddie Janson of MariTrain AB, instructor and consultant in maritime safety and Apollo RCA, discusses the importance of analyzing near misses to prevent catastrophic events.
September 2009
Eddie Janson
Shipgaz Magazine

Improving ROI of Six Sigma With Root Cause Analysis (web) or pdf
Evidence-based root cause analysis is the cornerstone of any truly successful continuous improvement initiative.
7/29/2009
Tracy Willis
Quality Digest Magazine

Effective Problem Solving (web), or pdf
Root cause analysis can identify solutions for data security breaches
August 2009
Mark Hall and Marc Dickerson
BizTech Magazine

Using Root Cause Analysis to Improve Risk Management (pdf)
February 2009
Mark Hall, Dennis Rygaard + Brian Hughes
Professional Safety Journal

Eliminating Defects in the Vertical Supply Chain (pdf file)
December 2008
Chris Eckert
Quality Digest Online

To Root Or Not To Root? (Part 1), (Part 2)
October 2008
Brian Hughes
Quality Digest Online

Stretch Your Shrinking Budget with RCA
July 2008
Chris Eckert
Maintenance Technology magazine

Battle Pump Failures With Root Cause Analysis
February 2008
Chris Eckert
Pumps & Systems Magazine