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Quality glossary

In-Process Quality Control (IPQC)

In-Process Quality Control keeps defects from snowballing by catching issues at the moment they emerge.

Operators rely on SPC charts to understand variation in real time.

IPQC checkpoints

Typical checks include torque tests, solder joint inspection, dimensional sampling, and functional verification.

Results are compared against control limits to trigger adjustments before scrap accumulates.

Coordinating responses

When readings drift, teams document containment steps and escalate to engineering for root cause analysis.

Structured root cause analysis ensures process fixes address systemic problems.

How KaizenQ supports IPQC

KaizenQ mobile forms allow operators to log data inline, attach evidence, and trigger alerts when measurements exceed control limits.

Supervisors view dashboards that highlight trends across shifts and production lines.

Key takeaways
  • IPQC protects production flow by detecting variation early.
  • Escalation workflows prevent recurring issues from slipping through.
  • KaizenQ gives operators and supervisors a shared view of process health.

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