3 Quality Mistakes Only a Digital QMS Can Fix
The Quality Management is a fundamental strategic lever for ensuring competitiveness, customer satisfaction, and operational continuity. However, many companies make recurring mistakes that slow down processes, increase the cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), , and hinder continuous improvement.
Let's look at the 3 most common quality errors and how to effectively overcome them using a digital approach.
1. Missing and unused quality data
In many organizations, data exists but isn't being leveragedKPIs hidden in spreadsheets, outdated or manually updated dashboards, and unshared reports compromise process visibility. The result? Slow decisions, increased lead times, and no real-time controlAdopting automatically updated digital dashboards that can be accessed anywhere allows you to:
- View process performance in real time
- Acte quickly in the event of deviations/non-conformities
- Measure the effectiveness of corrective actions
- Prevent inefficiencies and complaints
A data-driven system transforms Quality into a Proactive Process, reducing waste, errors, and rework. To achieve this, the Quality System must be digitalized.
2. Manually managed non-conformities
Managing Nonconformities via email or paper forms is still a widespread but risky practice. Incomplete reports, lack of traceability, and haphazard follow-ups compromise the effectiveness of Corrective Actions.
A structured digital system allows you to:
- Automate the entire Quality Process workflow
- Assign responsibilities and monitor status in real time
- Receive automatic notifications and generate comprehensive reports
The result? Greater transparency, faster response times, and a drastic reduction in the risk of human error.
3. Systems not integrated with each other
When the Quality System is isolated and doesn't communicate with ERP, MES, LIMS, CRM, etc. Data remains fragmented and processes become misaligned. Each department works independently, increasing operational overhead and losing efficiency.
A QMS – Quality Management System integrated into the company ecosystem allows:
- coerenza dei dati tra tutti i sistemi
- automazione delle attività che coinvolgono più aree aziendali
- processo decisionale preciso grazie a dashboard sempre aggiornate
- migliore controllo su ogni fase del processo produttivo.
The connection between systems is the true accelerator for modern quality.
Digitizing Quality: From Cost to Strategic Leverage
Overcoming these pitfalls means adopting a digital and integrated vision of quality. It's not just about better managing processes, but about transforming quality into a competitive asset capable of generating value and supporting growth.
Soluzioni come la piattaforma Quarta EVO QMS di Quarta EVO QMS platform offer a complete, scalable and integrated approach for:
- Reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ)
- Increase operational efficiency
- Keep KPIs and strategic data under constant review
Find out how Quarta EVO can help you transform Quality into a competitive advantage.
