Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a problem-solving framework that focuses on identifying the underlying cause of a problem or issue, rather than just addressing the immediate symptoms. This approach is different from other problem-solving frameworks in several ways. For instance, the 5 Whys technique, another problem-solving framework, involves asking 'why' five times to get to the root cause of a problem, but it may not always identify the true root cause. Similarly, the Fishbone Diagram, also known as Ishikawa Diagram, is a visual tool for root cause identification, but it may not provide a comprehensive analysis of all contributing factors. In contrast, RCA is a more systematic approach that not only identifies the root cause but also helps in developing preventive measures to avoid recurrence of the problem.

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Root Cause Analysis presentations are used to identify problems and come up with preventive actions in a timely manner. Some of the common uses of RCA include major accidents, day-to-day incidents, minor "close calls," human errors, maintenance, productivity and environmental issues, manufacturing malfunctions, risk analysis and road-mapping.

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