Category: Quality

US-based companies forfeited $25.9 billion to fulfill warranty claims in 2019. That may sound like an astronomical number, but according to Warranty Week, the share of sales going towards claims payments has been declining for years. We believe that much of this decline is due to advances in quality control (QC) —namely, digital data collection […]

Manufacturing workers of many different experience levels have to fill out forms on a regular basis. It’s not something you can perfect on your first day, and it’s often seen as a chore that plagues even veteran employees. With the complicated and diverse nature of forms in manufacturing, it’s easy to mix things up and […]

It’s a question even industry pros sometimes struggle to answer: what’s the difference between quality control and quality assurance? Many organizations use the terms interchangeably, but the truth is that they focus on very different parts of the quality process.

Can a quality inspection solution improve my business? We hear this question often at FORM, and the answer is always a resounding “yes.” Reliable, consistent, and timely information is the key to understanding quality throughout the product life cycle. Quality inspections using paper and spreadsheets aren’t competitive in today’s market. Simply put, manual methods will […]

Imagine the quality management solution of your dreams. What features does it include? How does it work? Is it complicated or simple?

When it comes to building the best possible product for the lowest possible cost, you need to follow the most effective quality control methods. Yet, many companies in 2019 still march under the banners of Taylor and Ford, forcing outdated quality management tactics onto frontline employees and middle management.

Quality Control inspections are all about consistency. Your products must be satisfactory before they go out to customers, and any components coming from your vendors or suppliers must be up your standards as well. But ‘satisfactory’ isn’t just about making sure that your products are damage-free, or that they meet safety standards. It can also […]

In a perfect world, performing quality assurance audits would be as simple as taking a coffee break: you grab a mug, fill it up, and get a quick buzz going before heading back to work. But what if it wasn’t that simple? What if a coffee break meant you had to trudge out into the […]

Last year, U.S. manufacturers paid out nearly $28 billion dollars in warranty claims. This accounted for 1.3% of product revenue…not a good thing when you’re trying to improve your profitability.