Where Quality Happens — On the Floor and on the Calendar

Quality Operations is where the QMS meets the production floor. Audits drive systemic improvement. Inspections catch product nonconformity at receiving, in-process, and final stages. Calibration keeps measurement instruments traceable and reliable. Equipment management keeps quality-critical assets running. Each module is configured for manufacturing reality — checklists, templates, and frequency-based scheduling — and every finding flows back into CAPA, NCR, and the analytics dashboards.

Audits include internal, supplier, process, system, layered, and regulatory types. Inspections support receiving, in-process, final, and first-article with templated pass/fail criteria and measured values. Calibration tracks instruments by frequency with due/overdue alerts. Each is mobile-ready for shop floor use through Microsoft Teams and Power Apps.

Synesis QMS Audits list with planned, scheduled, in-progress, and findings review states
Audits list — manage internal, supplier, process, system, layered, and regulatory audits.

Quality Operations Modules

Audit Management

Internal, Supplier, Process, System

Planning, scheduling, checklist generation, finding documentation, severity assessment, and automatic escalation to CAPA. Pre-audit readiness scoring uses AI to predict audit outcomes.

Receiving Inspection

Incoming Material Quality

Templated checks per item code, supplier, and lot. Pass/fail with measured values, photos, and attached certificates of conformity. NCR auto-created for any failure with linked supplier.

In-Process Inspection

Production Quality Gates

Configurable inspection points throughout the production routing. Operator-friendly mobile interface. Fail at any gate stops the lot and creates an NCR.

Final Inspection

Pre-Shipment Quality

Verify finished product against customer and regulatory specifications before shipment. Customer-specific test plans, dimensional reports, and packaging checks all in one record.

First Article Inspection (FAI)

AS9102 / PPAP Support

First-article verification for new parts, suppliers, or process changes. Designed to support AS9102 (aerospace) and PPAP (automotive) submission requirements.

Calibration

Instruments & Gauges

Track every measurement instrument with due dates, frequency, calibration certificates, and out-of-tolerance handling. Notifications fire before due dates. Out-of-tolerance triggers a quality investigation.

Equipment Maintenance

Quality-Critical Assets

Quality-critical equipment register. Track maintenance schedules, downtime, and incident history. Linked to NCR when equipment failure causes a product issue.

Findings & CAPA Linkage

Closed-Loop Operations

Every audit finding, failed inspection, and out-of-tolerance calibration auto-links to the appropriate NCR, CAPA, or SCAR record. The chain from discovery to corrective action is always intact.

Standards Coverage

ISO 9001 Audits

Internal audit program scheduling, planning, execution, and corrective action — all required clauses with audit trail.

AS9100 / AS9102 FAI

First Article Inspection workflows mapped to AS9102 forms 1, 2, and 3. Designed for aerospace verification.

IATF 16949 Layered Audits

Layered process audits with role-based scheduling, frequency, and escalation. Operator and supervisor checks.

ISO 17025 Calibration

Calibration with traceability to standards, uncertainty budgets, and certificate management for accredited labs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does audit, inspection and calibration software do for manufacturers?

Audit, inspection and calibration software brings three core quality operations into one connected system. It plans and schedules internal, supplier, and process audits with checklists and findings; runs receiving, in-process, final, and first-article inspections with pass/fail and measured values; and tracks instrument calibration on frequency-based schedules with due and overdue alerts. Synesis QMS gives manufacturers a single auditable record across all three, replacing disconnected spreadsheets and paper logs.

How does the audit software support ISO 9001 internal audits?

ISO 9001 Clause 9.2 requires manufacturers to plan, conduct, and follow up on internal audits. The audit software lets you build an audit program, assign auditors and checklists, record findings by severity, and escalate findings straight into a CAPA for closure. Because the system also covers IATF 16949 layered audits and AS9100 requirements, the same audit, inspection and calibration software serves automotive and aerospace manufacturers.

Can the calibration software prevent the use of out-of-tolerance instruments?

Yes. The calibration side of the software tracks every gauge and instrument, schedules calibration by frequency, and flags assets that are due or overdue so they are pulled from service before they affect product quality. Calibration certificates are stored against each asset, and out-of-tolerance results can trigger a nonconformance or CAPA, supporting the ISO 9001 Clause 7.1.5 requirement for monitoring and measuring resources.

Does the inspection software connect to SAP Business One?

Yes. As an SAP Gold Partner, Synesis offers native SAP Business One integration so receiving and in-process inspections can reference the same items, batches, purchase orders, and goods receipts used in production. Audit findings, inspection results, and calibration records all tie back to CAPA and nonconformance for closed-loop traceability on the Synesis QMS platform, and the audit, inspection and calibration software can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise.

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