You've got unexpected changes in production schedules. How do you maintain consistent quality control?

Process audit and product audit needs to be strengthened by QA. Sampling process also need to improve during inspection by QC. It will help to identify process activity and it's issues if found during production.

For any change management for better quality control should start with Traceability, inducing Risk based controls and effective monitoring of Change in all critical stages.

Big or small, anticipated or unexpected, changes are inevitable. Trust your process. Following the pre-defined steps will ensure every aspect will be evaluated, addressed, and documented. Design a robust and versatile process (yes, the two are not contradicting) to ensure compliance with requirements and product quality.

Immediate Assessment: Quickly evaluate the impact of the change on quality and identify potential risks. * Prioritized Quality Checks: Focus on critical quality parameters and adjust inspection frequency as needed. * Effective Communication: Maintain open communication with all stakeholders involved in the production process to ensure alignment and understanding. * Root Cause Analysis: Investigate the reasons for the schedule change to identify potential improvements for future planning. * Documentation: Update all relevant documentation to reflect the changes and their impact on quality.

One of the best ways is to implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods, such as control charts and data analysis, to monitor and analyze production processes for any deviations.

As auditorias de processo, ao meu ver, mostram a proatividade perante os ajustes necessários ao longo do processo para obtenção do produto desejado com a mitigação de retrabalhos e economia!

Para manter a qualidade, precisamos está sempre atento, revisando o processo continuamente, o olhar atento tem que ser contínuo.

Manage change through a systematic change control (risk assessment, change plan, validation script considering IQ, OQ, PQ) and e-QMS support is vital.

Communication which is clear and detail can be very help to maintain team work also to give smooth process changes so it will be increasing control and to monitor quality. That Communication must be driving with digital and manual directly in order to reach all person. Maintain good quality was impact from working solid team which they focused clear, right and detail communication.

Communication is key. All stakeholders must be kept informed of the expectation from each of them and be constantly informed on where we're at on each process. Delays must be communicated in a timely manner.

Treinamento contínuo, pessoas com mais experiência no processo, ajuda manter a qualidade com excelência, quando trabalhamos com o máximo de precisão o risco de erramos e bem menor.

Se o líder ou gestor conseguir fomentar uma comunicação clara e objetiva, essa é uma ferramenta de muito valor para que uma equipe se destaque para o sucesso!

Utilising technology to move from hard copies and manual QMS to an electronic QMS system is very good and important for recording documents and easy access for all quality related files and standards, moreover this will much improve your traceability system and root cause analysis in case of non-conformity.

In my point of view, training is a must it is not an optional activity to ensure the correct understanding of your company procedures, standards and policy for all departments employees not only for Quality team and having repetitive annual training plan will help ensuring sustainability in such situations.