Root Cause Analysis (RCA) has evolved from an ancient philosophical concept to a sophisticated, integral part of modern quality management, safety investigation, and problem-solving methodologies. It has been shaped by contributions from experts from various fields, including industrial engineering, quality management, and production processes, and continues to adapt to the needs of contemporary organisations in accordance with technological advancements.

RCA is an essential exercise for organisations and professionals aiming to improve problem-solving capabilities, enhance performance, and prevent recurring challenges and issues.

RCA plays a crucial role in the sphere of composite materials due to the complex nature of these materials and their critical applications in diverse industries such as aerospace, automotives, construction, and marine.

Composite materials are engineered from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties. When combined, they produce a material with characteristics notably different from those of the individual components. The complexity of composites lies in their heterogeneous nature, the interaction among their constituents, and the manufacturing processes involved in their creation. These factors and characteristics make RCA an essential tool for maintaining quality, performance, and safety in different sectors.

Importance of RCA in Composites

• Ensuring Structural Integrity
• Enhancing Performance
• Facilitating Cost Reduction
• Achieving Compliance with Standards
• Ushering in Innovation and Improvement

Speaker

Professor Naresh Chandra Sharma
Professor of Practice of Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Mastère en Techniques de l'Hélicoptère (Ecole Nationale Superieure D' Ingenieurs de Constructions Aéronautiques (ENSICA), France)

Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM IST
Venue: Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA), Ambawadi, Ahmedabad- 380015

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RCA Workshop Highlights

• Basics of RCA
• Guidelines to implement RCA
• Advantages and limitations
• How is RCA different than FMEA?
• Analysis of RCA methodology, including: When?, Why?, Who? and How?
• 7-Step solution using RCA
• Quality Control Tools used for RCA
• Cause and Effect Diagram
• Approach of Cross Functional Team (CFT) in problem-solving
• Presentation of QC Story
• Hands-on experience of identifying and solving the problems

Q&A and Conclusion

• Open forum for questions and clarifications
• Summary of key takeaways from the training
• Next steps: Follow-up support, amalgamating resources, and creating further learning opportunities
• Collecting feedback from participants for ensuring continuous advancement in the area of composites