In Detail

The Q-SYS Specifications module is what drives Quality Logging. It specifies what quality checks are to be performed on how many items, what product identification information can or must be entered, and the targets, validation and limits applied to the entered checks.

Specifications are set up for all materials and products being checked. Specifications are uniquely numbered, as are all versions; the history of all changes is retained by Q-SYS. Each version can also include documentation of any changes and provide an alerting feature when a revised specification comes into effect.

SSpecifications for each quality check typically include maximum, minimum, upper and lower warning limits and upper and lower mandatory limits. Each limit can also have a customised on-screen or spoken message defined, which QC’s and operators see as they enter checks.

For average weight and other process-related checks, Q-SYS allows the full range of statistical parameters to be set up, and calculates T1, T2 and other parameters automatically.

Q-SYS uses this information to highlight results automatically, calculate and advise operators of machine adjustments needed to meet weight standards, automatically determine whether a product can be released, and alert QCs and managers to issues.

Specifications, and all versions can be printed or exported in any format to provide customer reports, management review information or operator checklists.

The Specifications module is also shared by the other Q-SYS modules. This means that, for example, if you are conducting on-line quality and weight checks using this module, and also testing products in the laboratory, the same specification is used for everything.

• Staff are prompted to carry out the correct checks
• The correct number of packs are weighed/ checked
• Results are highlighted and customised messages displayed
• T1 and T2 actions are enforced
• Staff are warned if a specification has recently changed

Q-SYS provides a comprehensive suite of standard reports and exports, which have been developed to meet typical needs. When we survey your requirements, we will identify any specific reporting needs and provide these when configuring your system.

You’re also able to design your own reports, using the built-in report and export designer, which are integrated into the underlying database technology. Q-SYS allows the generation of reportable data in many formats, including on-screen, printed, PDF, spreadsheets, XML, .csv and other text formats.

Q-SYS includes integrated email and fax capability. Reports and spreadsheets can be emailed to customers/suppliers/staff direct from standard menu options or from custom designed batch reporting routines, which can run automatically if required. Q-SYS also provides the ability to password-protect PDFs, allowing you to send important reports to clients with confidence.

After your system has been installed, Clyde Computing provide a comprehensive custom design and consultancy service, giving you the option to have new reports and reporting routines made to your exact specifications.

Security and auditability is central to Q-SYS.

Security and auditability are central to your operation. Every action performed on Q-SYS is traceable back to the user, time, date and workstation, providing you with full auditing and accountability. Q-SYS gives you and your customers the peace of mind that comes from knowing your data is secure.

• Automatic notifications can be emailed to system administators
• A log maintains details all deletions, error messages etc. along with the user, location, date and time
• A secure internal messaging system and bulletin board is provided to enable staff to be notified of production schedule changes, new products, specification amendments, etc.
• Secure database preventing external mining or manipulation of data.
• Hierarchical passcode system means different levels of access can be allowed according to user group.
• All data is stored for as long as is needed.

Q-SYS Quality Logging is designed to allow increasingly complex quality attribute and HACCP checks to be recorded in real time, with no paper.

• Full production batch traceability ensures that any material/ ingredient batch can be traced to any intermediate or final product.
• All incoming raw materials and ingredients can be recorded with supplier, quantity and batch information.
• The system helps ensure that only released batches of ingredients and materials are used.