Getting the right answer sometimes means asking the right questions, and determining appropriate calibration software is no exception to this pattern.
Managing complex calibration records and setting up a gage management system can be overwhelming tasks, to be sure. Turning the job over to the IT department in an organization is not the single answer, and yet technology plays a critical role in the task. So how does one determine which direction to go when making a decision about gage management software? Of course, the most important consideration is establishing the need, and whether a given solution will meet the specific needs of your organization. In addition, a number of questions should be asked, in order to determine specific needs and to assess the demands that will be placed on the software. The needs of the organization for accurate calibration records must be provided, but unless the right people are involved in the decision, the wrong software can generate costs and employee frustration. So the approach to the decision may be a simple one: Begin by asking these 10 questions, and then ask more questions.