Digital Quality System
Taking control of quality requires accurate data and real-time accountability. 10in6 helps manufacturers digitize quality checks, trace critical parameters, monitor process control, and catch problems before they reach the customer.
Every feature in the DQS module
Select any feature to explore what it does and how it fits into your quality operation.
Scheduled Quality Checks
Digitize every quality check on the shop floor. Checks are triggered electronically on your defined schedule — and operators must acknowledge and complete them before moving on. No more missed checks, paper logs, or end-of-day guesswork. Management gets real-time conformance scorecards by line, area, and operator.
- Electronic triggering on any schedule — hourly, per shift, per lot
- Mandatory acknowledgment — checks cannot be skipped
- Attach instructions, reference images, and pass/fail criteria
- Management scorecards showing conformance rates in real time
- Alerts when a check is overdue or a result is out of spec
- Full digital record — no paper, no transcription errors
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Monitor critical process parameters in real time and catch trends before they become defects. SPC automatically plots control charts, calculates Cpk, and alerts operators and engineers the moment data moves toward an out-of-control condition. Shift from reactive quality inspection to proactive process control.
- Xbar, R-chart, and Cpk analysis for critical parameters
- Real-time alerts when data trends out of control limits
- Configurable warning and control limits per parameter
- Trend visibility across shifts, lines, and operators
- Catch process drift before a defect is produced
- Integrates with Process Variable Collection for automatic data capture
Visual Inspection
A touch-screen interface purpose-built for operators to identify, classify, and record visual defects at the point of detection. Operators tap the defect type and location directly on-screen. Management gets instant Pareto charts by defect type, location, line, and operator — so root cause analysis starts with real data, not memory.
- Touch-screen defect entry — fast and intuitive for operators
- Classify defects by type, location, and severity
- Repair vs. rejection decision captured at point of detection
- Pareto charts by defect type, shift, and line
- Defect location mapping on product diagrams
- Trend analysis to identify systematic vs. random defects
Track & Trace
Capture every critical parameter for every unit or batch as it moves through production. Operators scan or enter identifiers at each stage, and 10in6 builds a complete birth history — machine settings, operator IDs, timestamps, inspection results, and raw material inputs — all tied to the specific unit or lot. When a customer or regulator calls, you can respond in minutes, not days.
- Serialized, unit-level, or lot-level traceability capture
- All critical parameters tied to each unit or batch
- Material inputs, operator records, and timestamps linked automatically
- Complete birth history reportable in seconds
- Sort and filter by any characteristic — serial number, date, line, operator
- Respond to customer recall or audit requests in minutes
Andon Alerts for Quality
When a quality issue surfaces — an SPC alarm, a failed inspection, or a defect pattern — the right people are notified immediately. Quality engineers, supervisors, and management receive alerts via Andon board, email, or SMS. Issues are escalated before they compound into larger defect runs, not discovered at end of shift.
- Automatic alerts triggered by SPC alarms or failed checks
- Routes notifications to quality engineers, supervisors, or management
- Andon board, email, and SMS delivery options
- Response time tracking — who acknowledged and when
- Escalation rules if alerts go unacknowledged
- Full audit trail of every alert, response, and resolution
Audit-Ready Traceability
Customer audits don't have to be nerve-racking. 10in6 keeps complete, organized quality records continuously — so when an auditor walks in or a customer sends a request, your data is already structured, searchable, and ready to present. Clients consistently report that auditors are impressed by the depth and accessibility of their 10in6 quality records.
- All quality records stored continuously — no audit scramble
- Inspection results, check conformance, and defect history all linked
- Filter and export records by date, line, product, or lot
- Present positive quality trends confidently to customers and auditors
- Supports IATF 16949, ISO 9001, SQF, and customer-specific requirements
- Respond to customer quality requests in minutes, not days
Quality issues cost more when you find them late
Most quality problems aren't caught at the source — they're caught by the customer. By the time a defect is found downstream, the cost to fix it is 10–100x higher than catching it at the line.
10in6's Digital Quality System moves quality control to where the product is being made, in real time, with the data to back it up.
- Spend less time "checking the checkers"
- Investigate root causes instead of fighting fires
- Impress customers with audit-ready traceability
- Reduce overpack and label errors at the source
Real Result
"After moving quality checks to 10in6, it was the first time we had a good view of overpack. This one change has resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings."
Quality results that speak for themselves
"Before 10in6, customer audits were nerve-racking. Now we are proud to show our system and positive quality trends."
"The Track and Trace module has helped us significantly improve traceability. We can now respond to customer requests in minutes."
"Quality, Engineering and Maintenance are all using the same data, working with a more united focus on issues."
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