Quality control is a key focus for instrument manufacturers at every step in the production process. Quality is on the mind of your team from establishing relationships with suppliers, throughout manufacturing operations, during product testing, and as finished products are shipped to and used by customers. Capturing the right data to ensure quality control is difficult when using disparate systems. Streamline quality control activities by replacing disconnected systems with an integrated business management solution.
Traceability is at the heart of the quality control process. Each raw material, assembly, and finished product must be monitored at every step in the production cycle and as the final product is shipped to customers. However, managing parts and batches or lots manually is time-consuming and risky, especially when relying on elaborate spreadsheets. As indicated in “7 Ways Analysis and Control Instrument Manufacturers Respond to Rapid Change,” an eBook, automating lot control can streamline regulatory compliance, quality assurance and warranties, and reduce operating costs.
Replacing inefficient manual systems with a modern business management solution can provide the strong traceability needed by instrument manufacturers. Automated lot control features can be used to track lot information at the key stages of inventory processing, manufacturing operations, and as finished products are prepped for shipping. Today’s solutions also support multilevel bills of materials (BOMs) for complex assemblies or products, as well as component tracking. You can monitor the lifecycle for each item, every part, finished product, box, and pallet right to the customer’s door. Using these time-saving features not only improves productivity behind this critical process, it protects the integrity of the data collected.
Instrument manufacturers can also take quality control one step further when using modern business management solutions. Testing procedures, such as pass/fail inspections on both inbound inventory and finished products can also be tracked and documented. You can maintain full product histories, including testing documentation, and use this data to identify trends or identify problems early.
The quality data you capture in a robust business management solution can be used for regulatory compliance, customer reporting, or to respond faster in the event of a quality control issue or recall situation. Download the eBook and contact RKL eSolutions for additional information about using technology to streamline quality control activities, reduce risks, and control costs during quality monitoring and reporting.
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