Track: Industry 4.0

Abstract

The digital transformation, empowered by tools like Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, significantly enhances operational efficiencies within manufacturing. However, the intricate nature of quality management in the defense and aerospace industries necessitates tailored solutions. Varied and critical products, diverse customer specifications, and adherence to stringent standards like AS9100 RevD underscore the necessity for specialized approaches. This study focuses on crafting specialized software, acting as a Quality Control System Management framework, specifically tailored for a company specializing in advanced ceramics within the defense industry. This software operates as an integrated system that derives data from MES and ERP systems to generate work orders and subsequently transmits the results back to these databases. Compliance with AS9100 standards demands meticulous risk management and traceability, necessitating comprehensive data storage. The developed software ensures an encompassing management system, overseeing critical stages such as input quality control, supplier assessments, device calibration, and maintenance tracking. It further supervises final product oversight, semi-finished product quality control, risk management, personnel competency verification, and adaptive testing protocols. This system functions not only to enhance operational efficiency but also to ensure compliance with the stringent demands inherent in the defense and aerospace industries.