Robust Audit Software for Powerful Machines 

With reliability and innovative strength, a large construction machinery manufacturer offers a comprehensive range of construction equipment and compact machines, 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 types of audits. The introduction of cluetec Audit Software as a central audit solution is a crucial step in this regard.

The first audit type to be digitized at several production sites using the cluetec Audit Software was the 5S audit. 5S is a Japanese concept developed in the 1950s based on the five principles of Seiri (Sorting), Seiton (Set in Order), Seiso (Cleanliness), Seiketsu (Standardization), and Shitsuke (Self-Discipline). It is a systematic approach to workplace organization and is often used as part of a broader quality management strategy, which overall leads to increased productivity, quality, and safety.

5S helps companies reduce clutter and waste, improve processes, and make the work environment safer. It is part of Lean Management and serves as a basis for continuous improvements.

With the introduction of cluetec Audit Software, the construction machinery manufacturer was able to conduct 5S audits more efficiently and effectively. Among other things, the software enables audit plans to be created, checklists to be standardized, and detailed analyses to be carried out.

Following the successful digitization of 5S audits, the group plans to integrate three additional audit types into the cluetec Audit Software. The high flexibility of the solution 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. The digitized recording and evaluation of audit data means that potential for improvement is identified and implemented more quickly. This not only facilitates audit management, but also leads to measurable improvements in production processes.