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This advanced auditing and inspection solution represents a significant progression in quality management technology. E-Data Now! enables teams to capture and report manufacturing and field data in real time, complemented by notifications aimed at reducing redundancy and ensuring the completion of corrective actions—moving beyond mere documentation to proactive risk mitigation.

The platform allows users to access and process vital quality information instantly, eliminating the need for physical file searches. When an issue is detected, evidence can be compiled and transmitted immediately to relevant parties via cloud-based communication, whether internally or externally. Critical data—including corrective actions, downtime records, SPC charts, quality alerts, and work instructions—is preserved amidst the operational chaos of manufacturing floors or field operations, thus facilitating prompt reaction, reporting, and preventative measures.

Features of E-Data Now! Audits & Inspections

• Flexible audit and inspection question formats that accommodate diverse forms of assessments:
• • Examples include process audits, compliance checks, customer complaint investigations, factory inspections, PPAP validation, 5S assessments, material certifications, and more.
  • Inspection data collection methods such as GP 12, First Off/Last Off inspections, inline/offline evaluations, incoming inspections, yard audits, barcode errorproofing, dock inspections, among others.
  • Predefined standard audits ready for immediate deployment.
  • Additional question types support varied data collection needs:
  • Value-Based Pass/Fail
  • Camera Capture
  • Control Charts (Simplified SPC)
  • Open Text or Numeric Values
  • Tolerance and Severity Assessments
  • Value Comparison
  • Part Verification with Reference Images
  • Signature Capture for Auditor or Third Parties

Simplified Planning and Scheduling

• An advanced scheduling tool allows for the assignment of audit tasks per user with defined timelines and responsibilities.

Performance Management & Validation

• Embedded work instructions coupled with employee sign-off records ensure compliance and accountability.
• Quality alerts with configurable frequency settings and sign-off validation bolster oversight.
• Visual performance indicators such as Pokayoke references reinforce quality standards.
• Comprehensive tracking of reject costs, failures, downtimes, etc., facilitates cost-of-quality analysis.
• Electronic signatures support validated record keeping.
• Detailed performance analytics enable real-time monitoring by precise timeframes—hourly inspections or detailed activity logs prevent undocumented activities (ghost inspections).

Instant Email & System Notifications

• Notification systems are highly customizable to ensure relevant reports reach appropriate personnel or teams.
• Real-time in-process notifications streamline ongoing audits and inspections.
• Post-process summaries—including dashboards and control charts—are readily available for review.
• User alerts can be delivered via device or email to facilitate communication across sites or teams.
• A selection of notification examples includes:
• • Shift summaries at various intervals
  • Part-specific or suspect-based alerts
  • Downtime notifications
  • Audit summary reports with quality cost insights
  • Total failure alerts sent to multiple recipients
  • Frequency-based charts or dashboard updates

Corrective Action Planning

• The system supports the creation of multi-tiered corrective action plans with follow-up verification phases to confirm effectiveness and completion status.
• Email notifications are triggered for overdue tasks to ensure timely resolution.

Reporting and Reject & Scrap Tracking

• The platform offers immediate access to key reports such as I-Charts, R-Charts, X-Charts, failure analyses, and custom customer-defined graphs—accessible via cloud or export functions.
• Simplified SPC tools include notification triggers on process failures based on tolerances.
• Statistics are available on daily, weekly, or custom intervals broken down by part number, serial number, defect type, etc.
• The system maintains traceability by part identifier, reason code, timestamp, lot number, clean point location, and additional parameters.

Additional Capabilities

• The solution is fully audit-ready with ISO compliance standards met.
• Offline tablet access enhances flexibility in various operational environments.
• An intuitive user interface facilitates straightforward navigation and data entry.
• Additional features continue to expand upon these core functionalities to support comprehensive quality management needs.