One platform for all your manufacturing audits.
Run layered process audits, safety inspections, 5S, Gemba walks, and custom manufacturing audits in EASE, on any device and even offline. Every finding gets an owner and a deadline, so issues get fixed fast and stay fixed.
All audit types, one solution.
LPAs
Ensure consistent quality with improved Layered Process Audits.
- Cloud-based, rapid deployment
- Real-time compliance tracking
- Instant feedback loop
Safety
Put your workers’ safety first with real-time monitoring.
- Document identified hazards
- On-the-spot corrections
- Safety trends insights
Quality
Drive improvements and close all loops with data-driven insights.
- Track defects and ensure resolution
- Structured root cause analysis
- Supplier quality management
Maintenance
Maximize the longevity, reliability and productivity of your assets.
- Preventive maintenance inspections
- Schedule and track critical activities
- Identify missed and overdue tasks
5S
Sustain your initiatives for optimal productivity and efficiency.
- Visual management with photos
- Scoring for quick review
- Trend common points of failure
Gemba
Constantly improve KPIs with Gemba walks.
- Immediate problem-solving
- Employee feedback collection
- Process observation and optimization
Ad Hoc Findings
Capture and resolve unexpected issues as soon as they’re observed.
- Report issues through a mobile app
- User-defined categorization
- Escalation workflows
Custom
Tailor audits to your unique requirements with flexible features and tools.
- Customizable templates and dashboards
- Role and location-specific audits
- Scheduled or ad hoc options
Manufacturing audit FAQs
A manufacturing audit is a structured check that work on the plant floor matches the standard: processes run as written, equipment and safety controls are in place, and products meet spec. Some audits look at a process, others at a product, a system, or the workplace itself. What matters most is what happens next: every finding gets an owner, a fix, and a check that it held.
The most common are layered process audits (LPAs), safety audits and inspections, quality and product audits, maintenance inspections, 5S audits, and Gemba walks. Plants also run supplier audits, compliance audits against standards like ISO 9001 or IATF 16949, and ad hoc checks when something looks off. Most plants run several of these at once, each on its own schedule.
It depends on the industry and its standards. Automotive suppliers run layered process audits, often as a customer requirement with CQI-8 as the guideline, plus process audits for IATF 16949. Aerospace plants audit against AS9100. Food, beverage, and pharmaceutical plants run GMP and food safety audits. Nearly every plant runs safety inspections and 5S audits.
Each type has its own rhythm. Layered process audits often run every shift at the first layer and weekly or monthly for managers higher up. Safety inspections and 5S audits commonly run daily or weekly, and maintenance inspections follow equipment schedules. The cadence only works if it holds, so audit scheduling that sends reminders and escalates missed audits matters as much as the checklist.
Yes. In EASE, LPAs, safety inspections, 5S, Gemba walks, quality and maintenance audits, and custom audits all run on one platform, on any device and even offline. They share the same scheduling, findings, and dashboards, so you can see completion and closure across every audit type, line, and site. Plans include unlimited users per plant.
