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Browse our library of free resources on plant floor audits, including eBooks, case studies, downloadable checklist templates, and more.
The Business Case for LPA Software
This Hobson & Company report highlights the financial impact of moving from manual ‘pen-and-paper’.
White Paper
Management’s Role in Layered Process Audits
Learn why effective communication is the key to the success – or failure – of a layered process audit program.
White Paper
Digital Safety Inspections
Discover where traditional safety inspections fall short and the benefits of going digital.
White Paper
Root Cause Analysis 101 Guidebook
Download this 38-page guide to understand the five common root cause analysis tools.
eBook
The Ultimate Guide to Layered Process Audits
93 pages of content to take your LPA program to the next level!
eBook
Cost of Quality
The hidden truth about your ultimate quality metric and common misconceptions around quality costs.
eBook
LPAs 101
Getting started with layered process audits? We break down implementing an LPA program into 3 simple steps.
eBook
Layered Process Audit Secrets
Explore how you can change from a detect-and-correct mindset to a proactive quality culture with these insider LPA secrets.
eBook
Calculating the ROI of Layered Process Audits
This white paper examines the business impact of performing LPAs and key steps to achieving results.
White Paper
Improve Production Quality with Layered Process Audits
Explore best practices in optimizing and implementing an LPA program.
White Paper
Eissmann Group Automotive Case Study
A leading supplier of vehicle interiors implemented EASE to replace paper and Excel tracking of layered process audits (LPAs).
Case Study
Valeo Wipers
Read how a leading automotive supplier deployed EASE to improve the efficiency of layered process audits after a competing software solution failed to deliver results.
Case Study
Jacobs Vehicle Systems
Learn how replacing Kamishibai with EASE Improved Layered Process Audit Completion and Corrective Action Rates.
Case Study
Aerospace Case Study
Discover how an aerospace supplier cut defects in half with Layered Process Audits.
Case Study
Automotive Case Study
Read how a global automotive supplier cut internal PPM 73% and reduced overdue corrective actions 94% with EASE.
Case Study
Global Tire Manufacturer
A large tire manufacturer with manufacturing plants and technology centers across multiple continents implemented EASE to get better results with layered process audits.
Case Study
Aston Martin
Hear how this iconic automotive brand uses EASE to verify processes and correct issues in their pursuit of quality.
Case Study
Gemba Walk Checklist Template
Editable spreadsheet to help upper management get started with Gemba walks.
Template
Layered Process Audit Checklist Template
The LPA checklist is an editable Excel spreadsheet intended to help manufacturers get started with LPAs.
Template
Safety Inspection Checklist Template
Excel format safety inspection question templates for manufacturing plants. Get up and running quickly!
Template
5S Checklist Template
These editable 5S audit checklist templates are intended to be a starting point for organizations looking to abide by 5S or Lean quality management principles.
Template
8 Steps to Maximizing Audit Engagement
These handy posters can be printed in a prominent place within the plant floor or above you desk as a quick reminder of 8 things to consider before conducting a plant floor audit.
Posters
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