"Inspection planning" refers to the process of organizing, coordinating, and managing testing activities carried out in various industries and companies to ensure the quality of products, processes, or services. This process typically involves setting test objectives, selecting appropriate test methods, planning test schedules and resources, and creating test procedures and protocols.
Typical functions of software in the "inspection planning" area are:
Test order management: Capturing and managing test orders, including details such as product information, scope of testing, test type, and test date.
Resource planning: Planning and allocating resources such as manpower, equipment, and materials for conducting tests.
Schedule planning: Creating schedules and timeframes for conducting tests based on resource availability and operational requirements.
Test equipment management: Managing test devices, instruments, and equipment, including calibration, maintenance, and monitoring.
Test procedure definition: Defining detailed test procedures, including steps, methods, and criteria for conducting tests.
Document management: Managing test records, test reports, certificates, and other test-related documents.
Quality data capture: Capturing and documenting measurement values, results, and other relevant quality data during testing.
Quality inspection and evaluation: Evaluating the quality of products or processes based on the results of the tests conducted.
Escalation management: Handling deviations, issues, or quality defects during testing and escalating to relevant stakeholders or departments.
Reporting and analysis: Generating test reports, analyses, and dashboards to present test results, trends, and performance indicators.