Sebastian Traeger

With over two decades in business - spanning strategy consulting, tech startups and executive leadership - Sebastian Traeger helps organizations in various industries build, launch, grow, and imrpove their organizations. As the CEO of Reliability Center, Inc., a 35-year-old business, he leads a stellar team that partners with global clients in manufacturing, oil and gas, mining and health care to elevate their strategic decision making and operational excellence through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training and software. Since joining the leadership team in 2019, Sebastian spearheaded the digital direction of the business, launching an online learning center around our proprietary PROACT® RCA methodology, and building the game-changing EasyRCA.com software. He is passionate about delivering high-quality RCA solutions to clients and empowering them to achieve their goals. Sebastian also enjoys sharing his insights on work and purpose through his book and publications.

Sebastian Traeger Articles

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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: November 13, 2024

A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Root Cause Analysis Tools for Improved Reliability

Reading Time: 3 minutes Reliability has become a cornerstone of operational excellence in today’s fiercely competitive industrial landscape. Unexpected failures can lead to significant downtime, increased costs, and potential
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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: October 25, 2024

How to Choose the Right Root Cause Analysis Tool for Your Reliability Program

Reading Time: 4 minutes In today’s fast-paced industrial environments, ensuring the reliability of your systems is critical to maintaining productivity and avoiding costly failures. At the heart of any
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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: August 28, 2024

How to Perform Root Cause Investigations?

Reading Time: 6 minutes When failures occur, they not only disrupt productivity but can also lead to significant costs and safety risks. To prevent these issues from recurring, it’s
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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: July 22, 2024

Post-Incident Analysis for Enhanced Reliability

Reading Time: 5 minutes With over two decades in business – spanning strategy consulting, tech startups and executive leadership – I am committed to helping your organization thrive. At
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Mechanical Failure Incident Analysis

by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: July 11, 2024

How To Conduct Incident Analysis?

Reading Time: 7 minutes With over two decades in business – spanning strategy consulting, tech startups, and executive leadership – I am committed to helping your organization thrive. At
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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: June 21, 2024

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Reliability Engineering

Reading Time: 6 minutes With over two decades in business – spanning strategy consulting, tech startups, and executive leadership – I am committed to helping your organization thrive. At
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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: May 13, 2024

Ultimate Guide to Swiss Cheese Model and Its Applications

Reading Time: 7 minutes With over two decades in business – spanning strategy consulting, tech startups, and executive leadership – I am committed to helping your organization thrive. At
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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: April 23, 2024

5 Root Cause Analysis Examples That Shed Light on Complex Issues

Reading Time: 7 minutes With over two decades in business – spanning strategy consulting, tech startups, and executive leadership – I am committed to helping your organization thrive. At
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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: April 23, 2024

Root Cause Analysis with 5 Whys Technique (With Examples)

Reading Time: 7 minutes With over two decades in business – spanning strategy consulting, tech startups and executive leadership – I am committed to helping your organization thrive. At
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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: April 23, 2024

What Is Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)? Definition & Examples

Reading Time: 7 minutes With over two decades in business – spanning strategy consulting, tech startups and executive leadership – I am committed to helping your organization thrive. At
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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: June 1, 2024

Guide to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Reading Time: 7 minutes With over two decades in business – spanning strategy consulting, tech startups and executive leadership – I am committed to helping your organization thrive. At
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by Sebastian Traeger

Updated: April 21, 2024

7 Powerful Root Cause Analysis Tools and Techniques

Reading Time: 5 minutes With over two decades in business – spanning strategy consulting, tech startups and executive leadership – I am committed to helping your organization thrive. At
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