Manufacturing Control Plans & Inspection Management Software
The SimpleManufacturing™ Control Plans Module provides complete quality planning and inspection execution for receiving inspections, first article inspections, in-process inspections and final inspections. Inspection requirements can be linked directly to parts, operations, suppliers, routing steps and manufacturing processes to ensure consistent quality throughout production.
Control Plan Features
Supplier-Specific Receiving Inspection Plans
Define unique receiving inspection requirements for each supplier providing the same purchased item. Inspection methods can automatically adjust based on supplier quality performance.
- Dock-to-Stock inspection
- 100% receiving inspection
- AQL sampling plans
- Skip-Lot inspection programs
- Supplier performance-based inspection levels
First Article Inspection
Verify initial production runs and document compliance before production release.
In-Process Inspection
Perform inspections throughout manufacturing operations to identify issues early.
Final Inspection
Ensure finished products meet all specifications before shipment.
Supplier Quality Management
Automatically adjust supplier inspection levels based on historical quality performance.
Traceability & Reporting
Maintain complete inspection history and quality records for audits and compliance.
Advanced Receiving Inspection Management
Unlike many quality systems that define a single receiving inspection method for a purchased item, SimpleManufacturing™ allows inspection requirements to be established at the supplier level. This means the same material can be inspected differently depending on who supplied it.
For example, a highly reliable supplier may qualify for Dock-to-Stock processing, while a newer supplier providing the identical material may require 100% inspection or an AQL sampling plan until quality performance improves.
Dock-to-Stock Processing
Approved suppliers with excellent quality histories can bypass routine receiving inspections, reducing inventory delays and receiving labor costs.
100% Inspection
Critical materials or suppliers with quality concerns can automatically require complete inspection of every received unit.
AQL Sampling
Apply industry-standard Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) sampling plans to balance inspection effort with supplier quality risk.
Skip Lot Capability
Suppliers demonstrating sustained quality performance can automatically transition to reduced inspection frequencies using configurable Skip Lot programs.
Supplier-Based Receiving Inspection Management
The same purchased item can have different inspection requirements depending upon the supplier providing the material. High-performing suppliers may qualify for Dock-to-Stock processing while new or underperforming suppliers can require 100% inspection or increased AQL sampling.
Inspection levels can automatically evolve based on supplier performance. As supplier quality improves, inspection requirements can be reduced using Skip Lot and Dock-to-Stock programs. When quality issues occur, inspection levels can automatically increase to provide additional protection.
- Dock-to-Stock Suppliers
- 100% Incoming Inspection
- AQL Sampling Plans
- Skip Lot Inspection Programs
- Supplier Quality Ratings
- Supplier Performance Trending
- Vendor Corrective Action Integration
Supplier Performance Driven Inspection Levels
Inspection requirements should evolve as supplier performance changes. The Control Plans module allows organizations to tighten or relax receiving inspection requirements based on actual quality results.
- Track supplier defect rates and inspection history.
- Automatically escalate inspection requirements after failures.
- Reduce inspection levels after successful inspections.
- Support supplier quality improvement initiatives.
- Reduce receiving costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintain complete audit trails for customer and regulatory compliance.
This capability helps manufacturers balance risk, inspection effort, and supplier quality performance while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and other quality management standards.
Inspection Execution Screens
Receiving Inspection
Supplier-specific inspection plans including Dock-to-Stock, AQL Sampling, Skip Lot inspection and incoming material verification requirements.
First Article, In-Process & Final Inspection
Detailed inspection instructions, measurement criteria, tolerances, sampling requirements and inspection execution records.
Benefits of Manufacturing Control Plans
- Improve product quality and consistency
- Reduce supplier quality issues
- Minimize inspection costs through AQL and Skip Lot programs
- Support ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance
- Provide complete inspection traceability
- Reduce scrap, rework and customer returns
- Standardize inspection procedures across the organization
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