---
title: "Continuous Improvement Through RCA: Part 3 - Analysis"
description: "DMAIC process for Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Analyze Phase. Let's transpose data from the Measure phase and link the root causes back to the Define phase."
---

[Knowledge Center](https://blog.nexusglobal.com)

# [Continuous Improvement Through RCA: Part 3 - Analysis](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/continuous-improvement-through-rca-part-3-analysis)

 Written by [Larry Olson | CMRP, CRL, CAMA](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/author/larry-olson-cmrp-crl-cama) | Jun 09, 2020

On this episode of our multi-part series, Larry begins to Analyze the incident using the [DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMAIC) process for [Root Cause Analysis (RCA)](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/investigation-management/investigationopt). Taking what we've learned in the previous [Define](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/ci-series-part-1-define) and [Measure](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/continuous-improvement-through-rca-part-2-measure) phases, it's now time to transpose the data into fact driven information and start linking the root causes back to the defined problem statement.

Missed the first 3 episodes of the [multi-part series](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/tag/rca-dmaic-podcast?hsCtaTracking=5849bfce-0b17-4d65-b697-d019b9deb074%7C859bb3ba-befd-4b17-a3fd-d34e08e4adf1)? Start with the [intro episode](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/continuous-improvement-intro) where Larry sets the scene with the basics of RCA; such as [techniques/tools](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/investigation-management/investigationopt) (5 Whys, Fishbone, Cause Mapping, FMEA, PDAC, A3) and the DMAIC process. Then, follow along for [Part 1 - Define](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/ci-series-part-1-define) as we define the problem within the affected areas and [Part 2 - Measure](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/continuous-improvement-through-rca-part-2-measure) where we begin collecting data by investigating the incident.

Connect with [Larry Olson on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryolson/)!

## About the Show...

Welcome to [APM On Air](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/tag/podcast), a podcast that brings the connection between excellence and knowledge. Join host Larry Olson, CEO/President of Nexus Global, as he explores what continuous improvement looks like through the [5 domains of Asset Performance Management (APM)](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions); Leadership, Data Management, Work Management, Strategy Management, and Investigation Management. With a variety of educational series, special guests, and real-world [case studies](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/tag/case-study), each episode provides new insights, challenges, and perspectives on the road to reliability.

Follow us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/nexusglobalinc/) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/2216720) for the latest episodes and more amazing content!

## Join the APM On Air Podcast!

Are you an industry leader in maintenance, reliability, or asset performance management? Share your insights as a featured guest on our podcast. [Email](mailto:info@nexusglobal.com) us to sign up!

[View full post](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/continuous-improvement-through-rca-part-3-analysis)

```json
{
  "@context" : "http://schema.org",
  "@type" : "BlogPosting",
  "author" : {
    "@type" : "Person",
    "name" : "Larry Olson | CMRP, CRL, CAMA"
  },
  "dateModified" : "2024-03-26T15:11:36.750Z",
  "datePublished" : "2020-06-09T21:01:42Z",
  "headline" : "Continuous Improvement Through RCA: Part 3 - Analysis",
  "image" : {
    "@type" : "ImageObject",
    "height" : 833,
    "url" : "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2551661/APM%20On%20Air%20Feat@3x.png",
    "width" : 1408
  },
  "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://blog.nexusglobal.com/continuous-improvement-through-rca-part-3-analysis",
  "publisher" : {
    "@type" : "Organization",
    "logo" : {
      "@type" : "ImageObject",
      "height" : 60.0,
      "url" : "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2551661/ng-logo-01.svg",
      "width" : 60.000004
    },
    "name" : "Knowledge Center"
  }
}
```