Incoming materials
Materials are reviewed against defined requirements before use.
Quality assurance
Consistency is not checked in.
It is built in.
Quality starts with clear specifications and continues through materials, process control, inspection, traceability and release.
Process control
Critical production parameters are managed to protect repeatability.
In-process checks
Dimensions, appearance and functionality are assessed during production.
Finished-goods inspection
Products are reviewed against approved specifications before release.
Traceability
Records help connect finished output to production and quality information.
Continuous improvement
Findings and customer feedback inform future process improvements.