Challenges Faced in Modern Quality Inspection

Abstract

Point of view, preferences and priorities of quality inspection in modern production systems have changed. Quality inspection in its activities is no longer limited only to the documentation of the past, nor is it seen solely as a tool for the detection of nonconformity. Nowadays, the most important quality inspection function is prevention, whose most important goal is to make it before nonconformity. What is expected from modern quality inspection is that it actively improves the production and quality as well as reduces the costs. The aim of the article is to present requirements, guidelines and challenges in the organization of modern quality inspection in a manufacturing company. The role of quality inspection in the classical model and modern model of quality improvement was presented. Determinants of effective quality inspection were presented, as well. The quality inspection methods that best fit into the paradigm of modern quality inspection, that is source inspection, together with visual management were pointed out.

Industry practices on the rework of defective products: survey results

“…Quality improvement programs often focus on defects to identify its causes and implement improvement actions. This allows the construction of lessons learned and the possibility of promoting knowledge (Borkowski and Knop, 2016; Carmignani, 2008; Chongwatpol, 2015; Teixeira et al , 2015; Wilson and Campbell, 2018).…”

“…The analysis of causes of defects and corrective actions aim to improve processes that cause those defects, preventing the next process from being affected (Borkowski and Knop, 2016; Carmignani, 2008; Chongwatpol, 2015; Teixeira et al , 2015).…”

“…There is also variation in automatic processes that should be considered, as instrument calibration, wear of mechanisms and components, software conflicts, sensor errors, etc. (Borkowski and Knop, 2016; Carmignani, 2008; Chongwatpol, 2015; Teixeira et al , 2015).…”

The impact of the organization of the visual inspection process on its effectiveness

“…The basis for assessing the quality of a process or product is a reliable and effective inspection and measurement system. Directions of inspection must reflect the nature and needs of the business and also the inspection system must be cost-effective [1]. Regarding quality, in the highly capable processes, it is possible not to apply inspection of a given process [2].…”

Using 5W-1H and 4M Methods to Analyse and Solve the Problem with the Visual Inspection Process - case study

“…Visual inspection is the most common variant of alternative control of the product [1], where the product is assessed on the basis of measurable or non-measurable features and its result is classification of product to one of two (OK, nOK) or several quality categories [2]. The main purpose of the visual inspection is to ensure that the product will be free from nonconformities and defects when it is forwarded to the next steps of the process or to the user [3].…”