Quality Control & Inspection

Catch defects faster and keep production moving by automating inspection records, alerts, and corrective actions.

65 hrs
Time saved/month
10
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Quality control inspection involves receiving production batches, performing visual checks, documenting defects, and compiling reports. Manual processes create delays in batch release and risk critical defects being missed or communicated late.

Automation captures inspection data directly from forms, organizes photos, generates formatted reports with summary statistics, and alerts the team to critical defects in minutes. Batch turnaround improves from hours to under one hour.

Key features
Automatically extract and validate defect data from inspection forms
Organize and file inspection photos with standardized naming and folder structure
Generate formatted inspection reports with summary statistics and trend analysis
Identify and escalate critical defects to production and management in real time
Archive all records with full traceability for compliance and audits

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Batch Arrives at QC Stationtrigger

A production batch is physically ready for inspection. QC staff scan a batch ID or manually log entry into the system.

2. Capture Inspection Data via Form

QC staff use a mobile-friendly inspection form to record defect count, types, severity, and location. Photos are attached directly to the form.

3. Analyse Defect Data and Generate Report

An automation processes the inspection form, extracts defect details and photos, and generates a formatted inspection report with summary statistics and trend analysis.

4. Store Report and Photos

The generated report and all inspection photos are automatically saved to a centralised folder with batch ID and date in the filename for easy retrieval.

5. Send Report via Email

The completed inspection report is automatically emailed to the quality manager, production supervisor, and relevant stakeholders.

6. Alert Team for Critical Defects

If defects exceed a severity threshold or defect count limit, an immediate notification is sent to the production team and quality manager.

7. Log Inspection Record

Inspection metadata, defect summary, and batch status are automatically logged in a centralised database for reporting and trend analysis.

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Estimated Time Saving
65hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:10 Companies

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