Real-Time Quality Deviation Alert
A done-for-you manufacturing automation built for the Production Shift Supervisor, connecting Twilio, Slack, and Google Sheets so the work below happens on its own.
What this automation does, step by step
As in-line quality checks are logged, whether from an automated gauge feeding directly into the quality system or an inspector entering readings on a tablet, each measurement is checked against the tolerance band set for that part number and station.
The moment a reading falls outside the acceptable range, the shift supervisor and quality manager receive an immediate alert naming the exact measurement, the machine or station involved, and the operator on the line at that moment, rather than finding out during the next scheduled audit.
Three consecutive out-of-tolerance readings on the same station automatically pause new work orders.
This closes the gap between the minute a part goes out of spec and the moment someone with the authority to stop the line actually finds out.
- Epicor or Fishbowl
- Zapier or Make.com
- Slack
- Twilio
- Google Sheets
Using different software? We build around what you already have, so you never have to switch tools to automate.
The manual way vs. the automated way
Without automation
Without this system, a production shift supervisor manually pieces together information from different places, then has to relay it to everyone who needs it. It rarely feels urgent in the moment, but it adds up fast.
With this automation
- Low-stock and reorder alerts before you run out
- Vendor and subcontractor confirmations that chase themselves
- Preventive maintenance scheduled by usage or date
- Work orders and project milestones that update stakeholders
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