Today’s manufacturers are quickly learning the value of having their quality data centralized in a single, standardized repository. The move presents numerous benefits—and virtually no drawbacks. Learn what you can gain. 

Thinking big in terms of quality is the goal. Rather than the days of old where quality just meant inspection, not in real time and not easily accessible, today the concept of quality has moved beyond this concept.

COVID-19 has forced manufacturers to adapt quickly to support remote and distanced workers. Cloud-based solutions are enabling key personnel to access, analyze, and use essential quality and operational data from anywhere. 

For modern manufacturers, continuous improvement in quality is not optional, it’s imperative. But meaningful quality gains can be achieved only when you have accurate, reliable, and consistent data. Start improving quality by figuring out where your dysfunctional data is.

Although the ability to fix problems in the moment is essential, it isn’t the best place to focus your attention all the time. You need to seize every opportunity to gain a competitive advantage in your industry.

The effects of COVID-19 have been felt around the world. From the front lines of the medical field to the lines at the grocery store, the effects have been far-reaching and visible.

Static product quality reports have become a source of data overload as the volume of data that manufacturers collect—and the number of stakeholders onsite and offsite who need that data—has increased. Dashboards provide simple clarity to users, whatever their role or location.

Even in today’s connected manufacturing plants, a majority of data collection still happens manually. Automating more data collection tasks enables quicker access to operational data for both onsite and offsite workers.

Does it seem like continuous improvement initiatives keep moving to the bottom of your task list? Here’s one way to get the big picture back on your radar.

To drive change in any business process you must first assess your existing program. Is it inclusive? Is the program delivering results? How can it be improved and how can success be measured?