VisionAQL

VisionAQL is an incoming goods quality control (IQC) software designed specifically for food manufacturing incorporating useful elements from Assured Quality Level programme in a food manufacturing setting.

It assists in defining and recording QC tests for all incoming goods as well as providing supplier assessments based on recorded testing criteria. Automated sampling plan helps frontline staff to take objective number of samples based on statistical modeling and cumulative supplier performance.

VisionAQL Features:

IQC:

• VisionAQL is suitable for food industry which receives fast-moving commodity and enhances any IQC programmes.
• Incoming raw materials regardless of food items or non-food items can be analysed and recorded into VisionAQL.
• Incoming goods are sampled according to the statistical AQL (Assured Quality Level) sampling plan where sampling is based on cumulative supplier performance data (higher level if past performance is poor; lower if past performance is good).
• Sampling can be seamlessly interfaced with any ERP system’s goods arrival module, eliminating the need for manual input and thus enhancing efficiency.
• System database will always prompt staff to take the correct AQL pre-defined sample number for QC testing to guarantee minimum sampling is consistently met.
• A practical random number generator will ensure staff takes samples from the most appropriate batch/lot.
• Once an incoming goods is selected, VisionAQL will conveniently display all test parameters for each incoming goods as well as the appropriate sampling plan to minimize need for manual lookup.
• All test parameters are user-defined, suitable for any existing QC programmes.
• Test parameters can be designated “Frontline” and “Backline” (real-time and retrospective tests) to ensure clarity in roles and responsibilities played and carried out by different departments especially when it comes to quality record maintenance.
• Test parameter results are calculated and available immediately for staff’s action.
• Real-time automated work-flow allows results to be relayed to appropriate staff via SMS, e-mail or other electronic devices.

Supplier Assessment:

• In addition to QC data, VisionAQL can be used as a central database system for all supplier associated information, from administrative to finance.
• AQL Level scored by suppliers from goods received reflects supplier performance.
• Each test parameter can be weighted according to impact on production to better indicate overall performance.
• Results from test parameter can be analysed by different statistical means: individually, in groups, any given lot/time period, etc.