With reliability and innovative strength, a major construction machinery manufacturer offers a comprehensive range of light and compact equipment, spare parts and services. Continuous improvement plays a central role for the international manufacturer with eight production sites worldwide. To this end, the company focuses on the application of various audit types. The introduction of cluetec Audit Software as a central audit solution is a decisive step in this regard.

The first type of audit to be digitized at several production sites using cluetec audit software was the 5S audit. 5S is a Japanese concept that was developed in the 1950s and is based on the five principles of Seiri (sorting), Seiton (setting in order), Seiso (cleanliness), Seiketsu (standardization) and Shitsuke (self-discipline). It is a systematic approach to workplace organization and is often applied as part of a broader quality management strategy that leads to increased overall productivity, quality and safety.

5S helps companies to reduce disorganization and waste, improve processes and make the working environment safer. It is part of lean management and serves as the basis for continuous improvement.

With the introduction of the cluetec audit software, the construction machinery manufacturer was able to carry out the 5S audits more efficiently and effectively. Among other things, the software makes it possible to create audit plans, standardize checklists and carry out detailed analyses.

Following the successful digitization of 5S audits, the group plans to integrate three additional audit types into the cluetec audit software. The solution’s high level of flexibility enables quick and easy adaptation to different requirements and audit practices.

Overall, the introduction of cluetec Audit at the construction machinery manufacturer has led to a significant improvement in audits. Thanks to the digitized recording and evaluation of audit data, potential improvements are identified and implemented more quickly. This not only makes audit management easier, but also leads to measurable improvements in the production processes.

Emons is a globally operating transport and logistics company based in Cologne. Since 1928, Emons has stood for continuity, a high degree of reliability and flexible services. Emons offers road, rail, air and sea transportation as well as customs, logistics solutions and digital business models at 117 locations. 3,650 team players in 15 countries ensure smooth, global goods transportation. Customers rely on the high quality.

Emons attaches great importance to consistently high quality – across all business processes. In order to meet this requirement in the long term, cluetec Audit was introduced as a central solution for system audits in accordance with ISO and occupational safety audits. Where previously paper and Excel spreadsheets were used, the cluetec Audit software is now being used.

The solution has already been rolled out at 69 locations and is to be used in other areas in the future. With Embedded Analytics based on Microsoft Power BI, specific evaluations can be called up at the touch of a button. Detailed analyses make possible potentials visible and help the company to continuously develop further.

PM-International AG develops and distributes premium products for health, fitness and beauty under its own FitLine® brand. Headquartered in Luxembourg, the company is the European market leader and is currently among the top 10 in the “DSN Global 100” ranking of the world’s most successful direct sales companies.

To ensure consistently high quality in the 40 subsidiaries and national stores, the company carries out regular store checks at all locations as part of branch audits. Since 2022, the checks have been planned and carried out using the cluetec audit software. The previously manual process was completely digitized within a very short time.

The insights gained and automated action management help to improve customer experience even further. In the future, the solution will also be implemented in the areas of production and logistics.

Frankfurt Airport Retail has developed into one of Fraport AG’s most successful business segments. Various marketplaces – integrated into the high-quality airport architecture – are located in central locations along the traffic routes, before and after the security checkpoints.

Only first-class rental partners with expertise in retail or gastronomy are sought and invited by Fraport to take part in competitive procedures. In order to meet the high standards, Fraport AG has introduced a continuous quality management system, which includes regular store checks. The store checks are planned, controlled, carried out and analyzed with cluetec Audit.