Quality processes in manufacturing are complex – Schertech CAQ makes them clear, tangible, and seamlessly manageable.
With the new structure, you capture, inspect, and improve quality at every level: from the initial product concept through daily production to supplier evaluation.
Flexible and adaptable. Directly from practical experience.
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APQP – Advanced Product Quality Planning
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FMEA – Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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Control Plan – Inspection Planning, CAD Integration
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PPAP – Production Part Approval Process
With the Schertech CAQ system, you can plan quality requirements throughout the entire product development process.
Features:
- APQP workflow with phase gates
- FMEA creation (Design & Process FMEA) including Risk Priority Number (RPN) evaluation
- Control Plan including inspection characteristics, tolerances, and CAD integration
- PPAP package management according to AIAG guidelines (including part master data, inspection reports, and IMDS integration)
- SPC – Statistical Process Control
- Test Equipment Management – Calibration and capability tracking
- Incoming and Outgoing Goods Inspection
Schertech offers a modular inspection management system for incoming goods, in-process, and final inspections – fully connected to machines, test equipment, and your ERP system.
Features:
- Event-driven control plans with trigger functions and operator prompts at the workstation
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) with trend analysis and limit monitoring
- Test equipment management including calibration intervals and capability verification (e.g. Cg/Cgk, GRR)
- Incoming and outgoing goods inspections with inspection plan management, test data capture, and automatic posting to the ERP
- 8D Report – for customers and suppliers
- Action Management
- Ishikawa & 5-Why – Root cause analysis
- CIP, Kaizen – Continuous improvement processes
Whether it’s an internal deviation or a customer complaint: Schertech enables end-to-end documentation, root cause analysis, and action management.
Features:
- 8D process with escalation logic
- Action management with deadlines, responsibilities, and effectiveness checks
- Root cause analysis tools: Ishikawa diagram, 5-Why logic, error history
- CIP module for systematic improvement and tracking of “lessons learned”
- Audit Management
- Initial Sample Inspection
- Product & Process Approval
Plan and document internal, customer, and supplier audits.
Functions:
- Audit calendar with automatic reminder functionality
- Recording of deviations, related actions, and linking to complaints
- Initial sample management (including sampling status, initial sample inspection reports, inspection reports)
- Management of product and process approvals, including version control
- Supplier Management
- Evaluation & Complaints
- Supplier Audits
- Supplier Portals
Schertech integrates supplier evaluations, complaints, and qualifications into one system – ensuring full transparency and streamlined communication.
Features:
- Supplier evaluations based on defined criteria (e.g. quality, delivery reliability, service)
- Complaint workflow for purchased parts, with integrated 8D process
- Supplier audits including action tracking
- Supplier portal for inspection reports, document approvals, and certifications
- Document creation
- Approval processes
- Training acknowledgments
- Version control
The module enables ISO-compliant creation, review, approval, and distribution of quality-relevant documents.
Features:
- Versioning with revision history
- Approval workflows with digital signatures and read/review confirmations
- Visibility control based on roles and locations
- Integration with training modules and work instructions on machine displays
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