Inspection Control Plans Software for ISO9001 & AS9100 Manufacturers

Define what to inspect, how to inspect, the method of inspection, and the pass/fail criteria with a structured, consistent, and audit‑ready approach. Our Inspection Control Plans Software ensures every part, revision, and router step has clearly defined inspection requirements — supporting consistent quality and reducing variation across inspectors and shifts.

This Inspection Control Plans Software supports ISO9001:2015 and AS9100 Rev D requirements for inspection planning, sampling, and documented criteria. It provides a standardized, repeatable method for defining inspection requirements across receiving, in‑process, and final inspection operations.

1. Core Control Plan Features

Control Plans define inspection requirements for specific part numbers, revisions, and router operation steps. They ensure every inspector follows the same criteria, reducing variation and improving product quality.

• Define what to inspect, how to inspect, and pass/fail criteria
• Link Control Plans directly to inspection records
• Inspectors complete the inspection requirement report
• Determine lot results (Pass/Fail) based on defined criteria

Control Plans integrate seamlessly with Inspection & Non‑Conforming Material Software for full traceability.

2. Control Plan View & Search

Quickly locate and manage Control Plans using powerful search tools. This is especially useful during audits, engineering changes, and new part introductions.

• Search using multiple filters
• Single‑click to view Control Plan details
• Single‑click to create a new Control Plan

3. Control Plan Definition

Control Plans are defined at the part number and revision level, with optional router step details. This ensures inspection requirements align with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier processes.

• Part number and revision based
• Optional operation step and step number fields
• Attach files such as drawings, PDFs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Define supplier‑specific inspection methods for receiving inspections
• Inspection method options include:
  • 100% Inspection
  • Dock‑to‑Stock
  • Skip Lot
  • AQL Sampling Plans (QL 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, c=0)

Control Plans can also reference documents stored in your Document Management Software for revision‑controlled inspection procedures.

4. Inspection Requirements

Define consistent inspection requirements for every part and process. This ensures inspectors follow the same criteria regardless of shift, department, or experience level.

• Define what is to be inspected
• Define how it is to be inspected
• Define pass/fail criteria
• Ensure consistent inspection execution across inspectors

5. Control Plans In‑Use — Inspection Results

When a Control Plan exists, it is automatically copied into the inspection record. This ensures inspectors always follow the correct method and criteria.

• Inspector notified of inspection method based on part, revision, and supplier
• AQL sampling automatically calculates required sample size based on lot quantity
• Inspector completes all inspection report sections
• Measurement entry screens provided when required
• Inspector accepts or rejects the lot based on results
• Automatic creation of a Nonconforming Material record when rejected
• Defects itemized for review and disposition
• In‑process inspections follow the same workflow

Control Plan history provides valuable data for trend analysis, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

6. Open‑Source, Fully Customizable, and Built on Microsoft Access

Our Inspection Control Plans Software is delivered as an open‑source Microsoft Access application, giving your organization full control and complete customization capability. You receive the actual Access database file — including all forms, tables, queries, and VBA modules — allowing you to tailor the system to your exact ISO9001 or AS9100 inspection processes, documentation requirements, and sampling methodologies.

You can deploy the software using:

• Access back‑end (ACCDB) — ideal for single‑user or light‑use environments
• SQL Server Express back‑end — highly recommended for multi‑user manufacturing environments requiring speed, stability, and reduced corruption risk

This hybrid architecture allows you to start quickly with Access and scale seamlessly to SQL Server Express (or full SQL Server) as your inspection program grows.

Because the system is open‑source and built on Microsoft Access, you can:

• Add new data tables and fields
• Customize existing forms and reports
• Create new workflows, logic, and automation
• Integrate with your existing QMS modules
• Maintain full ownership of your data and configuration

This ensures your inspection program adapts to your unique manufacturing processes, audit requirements, and compliance needs — not the other way around.