Difference between SOP (Standard operating procedure) and Control Plan

SOP vs CONTROL PLAN

Standard operating procedures (SOP) and a Control Plan are critical for a manufacturing process. SOPs are detailed work instructions to help workers carry out routine jobs. A Control Plan is a documented description of the systems and processes required for controlling the manufacturing of a product. But there are some differences between SOP and Control … Read more

Procedure for production planning & control in a manufacturing industry

Production planning & control

Purpose: To establish & maintain a documented procedure that ensures production works under controlled conditions, to meet customer requirements. Scope: Applies to all types of products manufactured in the company ( Press shop, weld shop, machine shop, paint shop, assembly shop etc) Responsibility: The Production Head & supervisors are responsible for the implementation of this … Read more

Product safety procedure as per IATF 16949

Product Safety

Purpose : To establish a procedure for the management of product safety-related products and manufacturing processes. Ensure that product safety requirements are considered during development and regular production. Scope : Applicable for all products and manufacturing processes where safety requirements need to be considered. Responsibility : Head development is responsible for fulfilling all these activities … Read more

Safety Procedure in the workplace of an industy

Safety in the workplace

Purpose: The purpose of the Safety procedure is to provide awareness about safety and to develop a state of readiness, which will allow for a prompt and orderly response to an emergency and compliance with statutory obligations. This safety plan is structured around four major objectives. Scope: The Procedure deals with the Fire safety and … Read more

Procedure for handling customer property in the manufacturing industry

Handling customer property

Purpose: To establish a process for identification, verification, protection and safeguarding of customer property ( Products, Materials, Tools, Fixtures, Gauges, testing equipment & software etc). Scope: All customer’s or external provider’s property. Definition of Customer Property: The property is owned by the customer and provided to the supplier for use in meeting the contract requirement. … Read more