Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

root cause analysis

Catalan translation:

anàlisi de causa arrel

Nov 20, 2009 08:56
14 yrs ago
English term

root cause analysis

GBK English to Catalan Tech/Engineering Engineering: Industrial
Definition from Lean Affiliates:
A process improvement and error or defect prevention tool that examines the individual processes within a system, identifies the control or decision points, and uses a series of why? questions to determine the reasons for variations in the process paths.
Example sentences:
In normal chaotic organizational environments it is often quite difficult to find candidates for root cause analysis because the situations which repeat are either distributed over time so one doesn't realize they are actually recurring, or the situation happens to different people so there isn't an awareness of the recurring nature of the situation. (systems-thinking.org)
On receipt of initial notification, the department will provide the hospital with a sentinel event reference number to be indicated on the root cause analysis, risk reduction action plan summary and other correspondence about the episode. (Victorian State Government - Health)
Root cause analysis (RCA) is a methodology for finding and correcting the most important reasons for performance problems. It differs from troubleshooting and problem-solving in that these disciplines typically seek solutions to specific difficulties, whereas RCA is directed at underlying issues. (bill-wilson.net)
Proposed translations (Catalan)
4 +2 anàlisi de causa arrel
Change log

Nov 19, 2009 20:49: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"

Nov 20, 2009 08:56: changed "Stage" from "Preparation" to "Submission"

Nov 23, 2009 10:02: changed "Stage" from "Submission" to "Selection"

Dec 28, 2009 11:54: changed "Stage" from "Selection" to "Completion"

Proposed translations

+2
12 days
Selected

anàlisi de causa arrel

Definition from articlesnatch.com:
El procés de descobrir l'error fonamental o "arrel" de per què un problema o defecte s'ha produït.
Example sentences:
El titular realitzarà un anàlisi de causa arrel, revisarà els procediments de reposició de segellats i prepararà un procediment de prova dels mateixos. (www.ecodiari.cat)
Peer comment(s):

agree Judith Payro
17 days
Gràcies, Judith
agree Marta Valdés Enríquez
25 days
Gràcies, Marta
Something went wrong...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search