"Inspection management" refers to the process of planning, organizing, and conducting inspections for products, facilities, or processes. Inspection management typically involves creating inspection plans, assigning tasks to inspectors, conducting inspections, documenting results, and tracking actions to address identified defects or issues.
Typical functions of software in the field of inspection management include:
Inspection planning: The software allows for the creation of inspection plans, including defining features to be checked, the frequency of inspections, and assigning responsibilities.
Task assignment: It enables the assignment of inspection tasks to inspectors or teams and supports the management of schedules and resources.
Conducting inspections: The software facilitates the conduct of inspections on-site or in production by providing checklists, capturing measurement data, and recording results.
Documentation of inspection results: It allows for the documentation of inspection results, including images, notes, and comments, to ensure a comprehensive overview of the inspection process.
Defect tracking and action management: The software supports tracking identified defects or issues and assigning and monitoring actions to address these problems.
Reporting and analysis: It provides features for generating inspection reports, performance indicators, and analyses to identify trends and improve the efficiency of the inspection process.