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Manufacture

Optimize production, reduce risks and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other standards, all with the support of complete manufacturing management software in the cloud. Be ready for digital transformation with integration into IoT devices.

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Isuzu Motors

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Isuzu Motors unit in Turkey acquires SoftExpert solution to boost operational efficiency
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Gestamp

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Gestamp Reduces Production Printouts by 50% and Improves Document and Information Quality
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Vivara

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Vivara reduces email volume and improves SLA management with SoftExpert
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BN Papéis

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BN Papéis boosts document and performance management efficiency with SoftExpert
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NAL do Brasil

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Document Management by SoftExpert Provides Corporate Governance and Effective Management for NAL do Brasil
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Reduce document approval, record retrieval and analysis times by up to 80% with business process automation.

Increase operational efficiency and reduce the risk of failure by up to 60% with integrated risk management and assertive action plans for solutions and improvements.

Reduce activity rework by 57%, promoting innovation with the use of AI and reducing costs with more control and visibility of processes.

Leading compliance solution for the Manufacturing sector

Discover integrated technical documentation management

  • Centralize documents such as work instructions, control plans, FMEAs, certifications and production records on a single platform. 
  • Ensure agility and security with version control, copy distribution and access by user profile. 
  • Eliminate paperwork, reduce rework and ensure compliance with QMS and IMS requirements, including standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with electronic approval flows. 
     

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Automate processes and integrate strategic areas, driving innovation

  • Unify engineering, quality, maintenance, safety and commercial areas through digital and traceable flows. 
  • Automate critical tasks such as product development, work orders, dealing with non-conformities and approvals through intelligent manufacturing software. 
  • Increase productivity, standardize executions and make faster decisions with reliable data, AI insights, real-time monitoring and intelligent alerts. 
     

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Manage industrial risks and audits with full traceability and compliance

  • Anticipate risks of unplanned interruptions with integrated management. Identify operational, environmental and safety failures, acting preventively. 
  • Carry out audits based on IMS requirements, with centralized recording of corrective and preventive action plans. 
  • Evaluate suppliers, control maintenance and generate evidence for certifications with full traceability, reducing failures and promoting continuous improvement throughout the production chain. 
  • Use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to analyze risk patterns and failure trends and raise quality, safety and performance standards throughout the operation. 

 

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Use Cases

Learn how SoftExpert helps companies in the Manufacturing sector

Quality Management
Document Management
Supplier Management
Asset Management
Sample Shipment Management
Internal Audit Management
Operational Training Management
ESG Management
Six Sigma

Optimize the QMS with centralized management of non-conformities, integrating areas and speeding up corrective actions

Reduce failures, standardize responses and increase operational efficiency. 

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  • Recording and monitoring RNCs and complaints. 
  • Preparation and centralization of corrective and preventive action plans generated and optimized by AI. 
  • Portals for monitoring occurrences and treatments in real time. 
  • Integration between areas with automated process flows - Workflows. 

 

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Have total control of IMS documentation with standardization, traceability and compliance

Eliminate paperwork and speed up approvals with automated processes and security levels by user type

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  • Centralization of documents with version control. 
  • Digitization of SOPs, work instructions, checklists and forms. 
  • Control of controlled printed and electronic copies 
  • Simplified traceability for audits. 
  • Approvals with electronic signature. 

 

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Improve supply chain performance with agile decisions based on reliable data

Increase traceability and control over non-conformities, risks and corrective actions. 

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  • Automation of the supplier approval process with access to external portals for sending documentation. 
  • Management of non-conformities with automatic notification to those involved.  
  • Quick access to risk analysis by supplier. 
  • Dashboards with quality, delivery, cost, compliance and performance indicators in real time. 

 

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Control the asset lifecycle more efficiently and safely

Minimize operational risks and guarantee timely maintenance with full traceability. 

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  • Automated asset registration, control and traceability. 
  • Effective maintenance management (preventive, corrective, predictive). 
  • Description of maintenance activities and actions taken via AI for greater routine agility.  
  • Recording and control of calibrations and quality checks, offering greater operational safety. 
  • Graphical analysis of asset status using artificial intelligence. 

 

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Simplify the process of sending samples with complete visibility and registration throughout the production chain

Automate process audits efficiently, eliminating manual checks and reducing processing time.

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  • Coordination of samples between R&D, Engineering and Sales. 
  • Shipment and return traceability with centralized feedback. 
  • Flow automation and error reduction. 
  • Automatic notifications about pending issues and status. 

 

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Facilitate audit processes and maintain the integrity and history of records

Avoid failures and rework with integrated process flows.

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  • Planning and carrying out audits. 
  • Real-time monitoring of corrective actions. 
  • Centralized recording of evidence and pending issues. 
  • Automatic notifications to the team responsible. 

 

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Ensure the continuous qualification of staff and compliance with standards and regulations

Monitor environmental, social and governance indicators efficiently, meeting requirements such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

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  • Automated technical and safety training programs. 
  • Centralized recording of training, attendance and performance. 
  • Compliance with IMS requirements and regulatory audits. 
  • Automatic alerts for mandatory training and refresher courses. 

 

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Strengthen the culture of compliance and sustainability.

Apply robust statistical methods to monitor, control and improve production processes, guaranteeing stability and reducing defects based on Six Sigma.

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  • Sustainability indicators such as emissions, waste and energy updated in real time. 
  • Management of training and initiatives aimed at health, safety and social responsibility. 
  • Control of ethics policies, conduct and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 
  • Automated ESG reports with integrated data and organized evidence contributing to the transparency of results. 

 

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Optimize processes and reduce variability with Six Sigma

 Define the training matrix according to needs with a training platform integrated into the factory routine.

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  • Integrated data collection for real-time statistical analysis with control charts, histograms and scatter indicators. 
  • Continuous monitoring of mean, range and standard deviation. 
  • Application of Six Sigma practices to reduce variability, eliminate special causes and improve process capability. 
  • Easy generation of reports and evidence for audits and continuous improvement programs. 
  • Support for data-based decision-making. 

 

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    Quality Management
    Optimize the QMS with centralized management of non-conformities, integrating areas and speeding up corrective actions

    Reduce failures, standardize responses and increase operational efficiency. 

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    • Recording and monitoring RNCs and complaints. 
    • Preparation and centralization of corrective and preventive action plans generated and optimized by AI. 
    • Portals for monitoring occurrences and treatments in real time. 
    • Integration between areas with automated process flows - Workflows. 

     

    Take a tour of the software. Click here → 

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    Document Management
    Have total control of IMS documentation with standardization, traceability and compliance

    Eliminate paperwork and speed up approvals with automated processes and security levels by user type

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    • Centralization of documents with version control. 
    • Digitization of SOPs, work instructions, checklists and forms. 
    • Control of controlled printed and electronic copies 
    • Simplified traceability for audits. 
    • Approvals with electronic signature. 

     

    Take a tour of the software. Click here → 

  • Voltar aos tópicos
    Supplier Management
    Improve supply chain performance with agile decisions based on reliable data

    Increase traceability and control over non-conformities, risks and corrective actions. 

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    • Automation of the supplier approval process with access to external portals for sending documentation. 
    • Management of non-conformities with automatic notification to those involved.  
    • Quick access to risk analysis by supplier. 
    • Dashboards with quality, delivery, cost, compliance and performance indicators in real time. 

     

    Take a tour of the software. Click here → 

  • Voltar aos tópicos
    Asset Management
    Control the asset lifecycle more efficiently and safely

    Minimize operational risks and guarantee timely maintenance with full traceability. 

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    • Automated asset registration, control and traceability. 
    • Effective maintenance management (preventive, corrective, predictive). 
    • Description of maintenance activities and actions taken via AI for greater routine agility.  
    • Recording and control of calibrations and quality checks, offering greater operational safety. 
    • Graphical analysis of asset status using artificial intelligence. 

     

    Take a tour of the software. Click here → 

  • Voltar aos tópicos
    Sample Shipment Management
    Simplify the process of sending samples with complete visibility and registration throughout the production chain

    Automate process audits efficiently, eliminating manual checks and reducing processing time.

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    • Coordination of samples between R&D, Engineering and Sales. 
    • Shipment and return traceability with centralized feedback. 
    • Flow automation and error reduction. 
    • Automatic notifications about pending issues and status. 

     

    Take a tour of the software. Click here → 

  • Voltar aos tópicos
    Internal Audit Management
    Facilitate audit processes and maintain the integrity and history of records

    Avoid failures and rework with integrated process flows.

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    • Planning and carrying out audits. 
    • Real-time monitoring of corrective actions. 
    • Centralized recording of evidence and pending issues. 
    • Automatic notifications to the team responsible. 

     

    Take a tour of the software. Click here → 

  • Voltar aos tópicos
    Operational Training Management
    Ensure the continuous qualification of staff and compliance with standards and regulations

    Monitor environmental, social and governance indicators efficiently, meeting requirements such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

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    • Automated technical and safety training programs. 
    • Centralized recording of training, attendance and performance. 
    • Compliance with IMS requirements and regulatory audits. 
    • Automatic alerts for mandatory training and refresher courses. 

     

    Take a tour of the software. Click here → 

  • Voltar aos tópicos
    ESG Management
    Strengthen the culture of compliance and sustainability.

    Apply robust statistical methods to monitor, control and improve production processes, guaranteeing stability and reducing defects based on Six Sigma.

    Imagem ilustrativa
    • Sustainability indicators such as emissions, waste and energy updated in real time. 
    • Management of training and initiatives aimed at health, safety and social responsibility. 
    • Control of ethics policies, conduct and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 
    • Automated ESG reports with integrated data and organized evidence contributing to the transparency of results. 

     

    Take a tour of the software. Click here → 

  • Voltar aos tópicos
    Six Sigma
    Optimize processes and reduce variability with Six Sigma

     Define the training matrix according to needs with a training platform integrated into the factory routine.

    Imagem ilustrativa
    • Integrated data collection for real-time statistical analysis with control charts, histograms and scatter indicators. 
    • Continuous monitoring of mean, range and standard deviation. 
    • Application of Six Sigma practices to reduce variability, eliminate special causes and improve process capability. 
    • Easy generation of reports and evidence for audits and continuous improvement programs. 
    • Support for data-based decision-making. 

     

    Take a tour of the software. Click here → 

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Ensure compliance with the following standards and regulations

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO/IEC 17025

ISO 27001

Six Sigma

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Business Process - BPM
Corporate Performance - CPM
Enterprise Asset - EAM
Enterprise Content - ECM
Enterprise Quality - EQM
Enterprise Risk - ERM
Corporate Service Management – ESM
Environment, Health, and Safety - EHSM
Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance - ESG
Governance, Risk and Compliance - GRC
Human Development - HDM
Innovation and Change - ICM
Product Lifecycle - PLM
Project and Portfolio - PPM
Supplier Lifecycle - SLM
Work Management - CWM

Business Process - BPM

Standardize your business processes, automate workflows, integrate applications, and accelerate digital transformation across your organization with a results-driven business process optimization software.

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Corporate Performance - CPM

Manage strategy effectively by mapping scorecards with objectives, indicators, action plans, and everything you need to achieve business success using corporate performance management software.

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Enterprise Asset - EAM

SoftExpert EAM offers physical asset management throughout the entire lifecycle. Focused on sustainable value, it supports everything from inventory to maintenance and performance analysis. Reduce costs and downtime with the support of an automated maintenance management system integrated with your operation. Increase operational efficiency and build effective strategies to optimize critical assets.

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Enterprise Content - ECM

SoftExpert ECM is a comprehensive enterprise content management software solution that centralizes all organizational content. It allows you to create, capture, manage, store, preserve and share documents and records, reducing paperwork and related deviations. The ECM solution ensures security, integrity, reliability, and compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001 and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.

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Enterprise Quality - EQM

Modernize your quality management system (QMS) with an all-in-one solution. Reduce the effort to stay compliant, increase process agility, and gain transparency to drive continuous improvement with more control and efficiency.

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Enterprise Risk - ERM

Lower the likelihood and impact of risk events using an integrated enterprise risk management solutions that unlocks the potential of opportunities, optimizes resources, and directs strategies and decisions.

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Corporate Service Management – ESM

Integrate all services and requests across your organization into a single cloud-based solution. Powered by artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines the management of IT, HR, Finance, and Legal departments, fostering greater cross-department collaboration, reducing communication silos, and continuously improving processes.

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Environment, Health, and Safety - EHSM

Drive EHS maturity with a platform that centralizes risks, permits, KPIs, and corrective actions in one place. Ensure full compliance with ISO 14001 and 45001, proactively reduce incidents, and deliver measurable results to stakeholders, customers, and investors.

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Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance - ESG

Efficiently manage every ESG initiative, by operating unit and scope, on a single platform. Structure your policies, centralize indicators, automate calculations, and monitor risks and compliance in real time, all within one secure, flexible, and fully integrated system.

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Governance, Risk and Compliance - GRC

Ensure compliance with corporate policies, laws, and external regulations using a robust GRC management software that effectively integrates business strategy execution with risk management practices.

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Human Development - HDM

Satisfy your needs for talent management, training and development, team performance assessments and career and succession planning all in a single platform.

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Innovation and Change - ICM

Manage your change processes with excellence, transform innovative ideas into concrete results, and drive organizational transformation with a comprehensive platform that reduces implementation time and increases the success of your initiatives through digitization, integration between stages, traceability, and real-time monitoring of actions.

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Product Lifecycle - PLM

Manage your products’ entire lifecycle with a cloud-based solution powered by Gen AI. SoftExpert PLM accelerates time-to-market, automates repetitive tasks, and delivers intelligent insights for strategic decisions. Improve quality, reduce costs, and optimize resources with a secure, scalable, and innovative platform.

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Project and Portfolio - PPM

Transform your project and portfolio management with a complete, cloud-based, AI-powered solution aligned with PMBOK. Connect planning, execution, and monitoring through intelligent automation and real-time insights to ensure on-time delivery with quality and high performance.

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Supplier Lifecycle - SLM

Manage the full supplier lifecycle with a cloud-based solution enhanced by Gen AI. SoftExpert SLM automates processes, qualifies partners, ensures compliance, and reduces risks with real-time insights. Boost performance visibility, efficiency, and trust with a secure, intelligent, and scalable platform.

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Work Management - CWM

The only all-in-one cloud platform to improve team collaboration and task efficiency.

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Compliance with global privacy and security standards

Advanced data protection

SoftExpert ensures the protection of your company's data and compliance with the requirements of the latest standards.

Integrate with your ERP, CRM, Office365, and much more

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Glossary

3D Printing

Additive manufacturing technology used to create parts and prototypes.

Action Plan

Set of steps to solve problems or implement improvements.

ABNT (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards)

Founded in 1940, this organization is responsible for technical standardization in Brazil. Its standards aim to standardize processes, products, and services to ensure greater quality, safety, and efficiency.

5S Methodology

Workplace organization and cleanliness method.

5 Whys

A method for identifying root causes by asking 'why?' five times. Typically included in the 8D process.

8D Methodology

Structured problem-solving process in eight steps, used to identify and eliminate root causes of failures.

Accreditation

The process by which a competent institution or body attests to the technical competence of a company to provide a service or supply a product.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Technology that uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to analyze data, predict outcomes, and optimize production processes, improving efficiency, quality, and real-time decision-making.

Audit

A procedure conducted to assess the conformity of activities with standards and regulations.

Big Data

The analysis of large volumes of data to improve efficiency and quality.

Bill of Materials (BOM) Control

Management of the list detailing all components of a product.

Calibration

The process of adjusting instruments to ensure accurate measurements.

Capability

The ability of a process to consistently meet product specifications and tolerances.

Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Document certifying that a product complies with technical specifications.

Certification Body

Entity responsible for evaluating and certifying the compliance of products and systems with specific standards.

Certifications

Process by which a third party (certification body) assesses and verifies that a product, service, process, or system meets specific normative or regulatory requirements. Certification is carried out based on specific standards and may include audits, inspections, testing, and other evaluation methods.

Compliance

Adherence to legal, regulatory, customer, and internal requirements.

Computerized System Validation (CSV)

A documented process that verifies that a computerized system performs as designed for its intended use in an integral and reproducible manner.

Containment

Immediate action to control or limit an identified problem.

Control Plan

Document describing monitoring and control methods for production processes.

Control Record

Record used to document inspections, measurements, and actions taken in processes.

Corrective Action

A measure or intervention adopted to eliminate the causes of a nonconformity, defect, or undesirable situation, with the aim of preventing its recurrence.

Corrective Maintenance

Repairs performed after failures occur.

Cost of Poor Quality

Expenses related to errors, rework, and failures that impact quality.

Critical Characteristic

An aspect of the product that directly affects its functionality or safety.

Cross-docking

A logistics method where products are received and redistributed without prolonged storage.

Customer Complaint

Negative feedback from customers regarding provided products or services.

Decision Tree

A graphical tool used to identify critical control points (CCPs) in food safety systems.

Destructive Testing

Tests that damage the material to verify its properties.

Deviation

Failure to meet an established requirement.

Dimensional Conformity Analysis

Measurement and verification of part dimensions to ensure they are within project specifications.

Effectiveness Verification

A process to confirm that an action taken was effective.

Effluent Treatment

The process of removing or reducing pollutants in liquid waste generated by a manufacturing unit according to established standards before disposal or reuse.

Emission Standards

Set of laws regulating and controlling the amount of pollutants that can be emitted by a source, whether mobile or stationary.

Engineering Change Request (ECR)

A request to modify a design, product, or process.

Environmental Impact Reports

Documents that assess and record the effects of an industrial activity on the environment.

Ergonomics

The study of worker efficiency and comfort on the production line. It also includes actions to adapt the work environment for employee comfort and safety.

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

A preventive methodology that identifies and evaluates potential failures in processes, products, or systems before they occur.

FIFO

'First In, First Out' inventory management method, where the oldest products are used first.

Final Product Validation

Testing and certification to confirm that the final product meets customer requirements and expectations.

Finished Product

Finalized item ready for customer delivery.

First-Party Audit

An internal audit conducted by the organization itself or by an entity on its behalf, aimed at evaluating the conformity of its own systems, processes, and procedures.

Flowchart

A graphical representation of process steps, used to map and analyze production processes.

Foundry

Manufacturing process in which molten material is poured into a mold to form solid parts in the desired shape.

Incident and Accident Analysis

Investigation of the causes of workplace failures to implement corrective and preventive measures.

Incoming Inspection

Verification of compliance for materials received from suppliers.

Industrial Automation

The use of control systems to operate industrial equipment and processes.

Industry 4.0

Integration of digital technologies in industrial production.

Information Technology (IT)

The use of information systems to support production operations.

Injection Molding

Manufacturing method in which materials, usually plastics, are molded under high pressure inside molds.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Connection of devices and systems to collect and share data.

Inventory

Verification of material or product stock quantities against system records.

IoT Sensors

Use of connected sensors to monitor and optimize processes in real time.

ISO 14001

International standard setting guidelines for corporate environmental management.

ISO 45001

International standard defining requirements for occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS).

ISO 9001

International standard for quality management systems.

ISO 22000

International standard for food safety management systems.

Just-in-Time (JIT)

Production system that reduces inventory by manufacturing only what is needed to meet immediate demand.

Kaizen

Continuous improvement philosophy, part of Lean Manufacturing.

Kanban

Visual tool for controlling and managing production flow.

Law

Set of legal regulations governing the production and commercialization of goods and services.

Layout

Physical arrangement of machines, equipment, and workstations on the factory floor to optimize production flow.

Lead Time

Total time required to transform an order into delivery, from start to finish.

Lean Manufacturing

Production system aimed at eliminating waste and increasing process efficiency.

Lean Production

Production system aiming for maximum efficiency with minimal waste.

Machining

A manufacturing process that removes material from a raw piece to create specific shapes and dimensions.

Manufacturer

A company or individual responsible for producing goods or products from raw materials. The manufacturer is responsible for the entire production process, from product conception to final delivery to the customer, ensuring quality and compliance with applicable specifications and standards.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Software used to monitor and control manufacturing operations.

Material Planning

Management of the quantity and timing of material acquisition required for production.

MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning)

System that plans the acquisition and use of materials, aligning inventories with production needs.

MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis)

Analysis of measurement systems, evaluating the accuracy and reliability of measurement methods.

Non-Conformity

Failure to meet a specified requirement or standard procedure.

Non-Destructive Testing

Verification that a product or component operates as designed under specific conditions.

Occupational Safety

Employee training to prevent accidents and comply with workplace safety regulations.

Packing

Packaging and preparation of products for transportation.

PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)

Continuous improvement cycle used in various processes.

Picking

Selection of items from inventory to fulfill orders.

Pilot Batch

Batches produced to verify process and equipment suitability before large-scale production.

PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

Process for approving production parts.

PPE Management

Control of the supply, use, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PPE Record Sheet

A document recording the issuance and use of Personal Protective Equipment by employees.

PPM (Parts Per Million)

Quality measurement indicating the number of defects per million parts produced.

Predictive Maintenance

Technique to predict equipment failures before they happen.

Problem Solving

A structured process for identifying and correcting failures.

Process Simulation

Use of virtual models to test and optimize production processes.

Process Validation

A set of activities proving that a process can consistently produce products of predefined quality in an integral and reproducible manner.

Product Development

The process of creating and improving new products and components.

Product Engineering

The field responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing products, considering functionality, cost, and feasibility.

Product Life Cycle

The stages a product goes through, from conception to market discontinuation.

Product Safety

Guarantee that the product does not pose risks to consumers.

Prototypes

Initial models of a product created for testing and validation before large-scale production.

Quality Alert

A notification added on the factory floor to highlight quality-related issues or risks.

Quality by Design (QbD)

Systematic approach to product development, establishing comprehensive requirements throughout the entire production chain to ensure higher quality, efficacy, and safety.

Quality Complaint

Record of problems related to product or service quality.

Quality Testing

Inspection and testing to ensure product compliance.

Raw Material

Material used as an input in product manufacturing.

Recall

Notification for repair or replacement of defective products already in customer use.

Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I)

Process aimed at creating and improving products, technologies, and processes to meet market demands or innovate.

Reverse Logistics

Process of returning products or waste for recycling, disposal, or reuse.

RFMEA (Reverse Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

Reverse analysis to identify potential failure modes in products already in use.

Root Cause

An analysis method to identify the primary cause of a nonconformity or food safety issue.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

A methodology used to identify the root cause of problems.

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

Real-time monitoring and control system for industrial processes.

Safety Inspections

Regular evaluations to identify and correct workplace hazards.

Scope of Actions

The range of measures taken to correct or improve processes.

Second-Party Audit

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Semi-Finished Products

Products that have undergone part of the production process but are not yet finalized.

Shop Floor

Production area where products are manufactured.

Six Sigma

A process improvement methodology focused on defect reduction.

Skip lote

A reduced inspection method applied to selected batches based on consistent quality.

Special Characteristic

Critical requirements of a product that affect its safety or functionality.

Standard

Document establishing technical requirements and criteria to ensure product and service quality and safety.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Detailed instructions for performing specific tasks consistently and safely.

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

A technique that uses statistical methods to monitor and control production process quality.

Subcomponents

Smaller parts that make up a larger product.

Supplier Management

Coordination and evaluation of suppliers within the supply chain.

Supplier Qualification

Process of evaluating and selecting suppliers based on quality and risk criteria, also known as supplier approval.

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Coordination of all processes involved in product production and delivery.

Sustainability

Practices aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of production.

Takt time

The production pace required to meet customer demand.

Temperature and Pressure Control

Monitoring and adjusting these critical parameters during industrial processes to ensure quality and efficiency.

Third-Party Audit

An independent external audit conducted by a third-party entity, such as a certification body, to verify an organization's compliance with specific standards and regulations, usually with the aim of obtaining certification.

Top Management

The group of executives responsible for the strategic and operational management of a company.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Strategy to maximize equipment efficiency.

Traceability

Ability to track the origin and history of a product and/or critical information throughout its entire lifecycle.

Training Matrix

Tool for mapping employee competencies and identifying training needs.

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Lean tool used to identify and eliminate waste in production processes.

Visual Inspection

Visual verification of parts or products to identify defects.

Warehouse

A space designated for the storage and control of materials, tools, and supplies used in production.

Waste Management

Planning and execution of strategies to minimize, reuse, or dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner.

Welding

A process for joining materials, usually metals, using heat, pressure, or both.

Work Incidents

Unexpected events occurring during work activities but not resulting in significant injury or damage.

Work Instruction (IT)

Document detailing step-by-step procedures for performing a specific task.

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