ABOUT APOLLO > HISTORY, Apollo's Root Cause Analysis   

The Apollo method was originally developed in the mid 1980's to find an effective method for solving safety problems encountered within the nuclear power industry. After its initial introduction, interest in the Apollo method was sparked within heavy industry as organizations sought a simple, structured, yet highly effective method for solving manufacturing, reliability and EH&S issues. Continued interest led to the creation of Apollo Associated Services in 1987.

Since that time, the Apollo Method has continued to evolve and advance. Presently Apollo is utilized in many diverse industries and organizations across the globe. Each year, thousands of students from widely diverse backgrounds are trained in Apollo root cause analysis techniques to generate improvements and value in their organizations.