Ask the following questions to determine if your current statistical process control software is the right fit for your organization.
Who is collecting SPC data? Operators, Quality, Both
Do you run across incorrect or inaccurate data? Yes, No
Do you know how much time it takes to collect data currently/to run reports? Yes, No
Do you have significant amount of waste and/or rework? Yes, No
Is downtime, due to quality, a frequent occurrence? Yes, No
Do you have frequent customer audits? Yes, No
Do you find it difficult to train new hires on SPC data collection?
Do you have increasing expense associated with maintaining current ERP software updates and customizations? Yes, No
Do you lack visibility and access to all data from a single source? Yes, No
Do you have problems integrating with other business systems or technology platforms? Yes, No
Are you dependent on a veteran IT professional for knowledge transfer and maintenance related to the legacy system? Yes, No
Does your current system lacks the out-of-the-box functionality to support changing business requirements? Yes, No