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QZ reports: Digital quality assurance in the watch industry

In its latest article, the trade magazine QZ – Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit focuses on the special challenges of the Swiss luxury watch industry and shows why traditional systems are reaching their limits here. Digital quality assurance in the watch industry: our software is highlighted in the article as a reference solution.

When excellence cannot be standardized

Luxury watchmaking: Precision, craftsmanship – and absolute traceability

Watch manufacturers do not produce in series, but in finely tuned, highly qualified process steps. Each work step is checked, documented, traced and evaluated in the context of a unique product.
The QZ sums it up: luxury watches tick differently – and so do their quality processes.

In such environments, generic ERP or MES functions are not enough. We need systems that combine flexibility and structure.

Why QZ reports on our solution

Flexible processes instead of rigid systems

SCIIL AG developed software for IWC that does not adapt the manufacture to the software – but the software to the manufacture. Every test station, every test step, every rework logic can be parameterized and follows the production reality exactly.

Modular QA for test stations, rework & traceability

SCIIL quality system for Uhenmanufakturen offers:

  • Structured presentation of the test stations
  • Documentation of all results
  • Automatic transfer of test results
  • Ergonomics of the test stations
  • Visualization of operations and test results
  • Seamless traceability
  • Intelligent rework control (NOK → defined rework path → retesting)

H3: SAP, Witschi & Co. – real integration for real manufacturers

Particularly highlighted in the QZ article:
✔ Direct interface to Witschi – the industry standard for gait and function testing
✔ Deep integration into SAP so that QA and production data converge
✔ Modern, visual user interface – ideal for tablets in final inspection

What can other watch manufacturers take away from this?

Standardized quality despite individual production

Our solution achieves something that is rarely possible in a manufacturing environment: consistent quality, even though each model has its own characteristics.

Digitization without losing the character of craftsmanship

SCIIL modernizes processes – without replacing craftsmanship, but by supporting it , structuring it and making it measurable.

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    Tenneco

    “With the SCIIL solution, we were able to standardize our test procedures, digitally map process steps and ensure complete traceability. Instead of many isolated solutions, we now have a common system that enables us to have more efficient processes, better data quality and faster reactions to deviations..”

    Joachim Maurer,
    Tenneco Director Quality Powertrain

    TENNECO customer reference on MES, traceability, CAQ and production data collection

    IWC Schaffhausen

    “We finally wanted ONE solution for ALL production steps. The optimized processes in the final inspection bring about 15 percent efficiency gains.”

    Ulrich Albicker,
    Department Manager Quality Improvement

    Kundenreferenz von IWC zu Endkontrolle und Traceability in der Uhrenindustrie

    IWC relies on SCIIL Q-TRACE in final assembly to track watches consistently by serial number, document visual and functional tests and efficiently control rework. The result: greater transparency, measurable quality improvement and efficiency gains in final inspection, as well as seamless traceability.

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    Leadec Management Central Europe

    “The intelligent tracking solution is web-based and creates cross-process transparency regarding the use and whereabouts of individual packages.”

    Gerd Brandl,
    Key Account Manager Technical Solutions

    In the semiconductor industry, where sensitive precision components involve high material costs and production is subject to significant time pressure, controlling and tracing material flows is more important than ever. The smart SCOTT logistics solution, developed jointly by Leadec and SCIIL AG, provides the required transparency and control.

    Adient Saarlouis

    “The SCIIL eLPA system is easy to use and impresses with its functionality. What is particularly important for me as a plant manager is that I have online access and a complete overview of our audits at all times – whether I’m in the office or on the road. “

    Jürgen Müller,
    Plant Manager Adient Saarlouis

    Adient Saarlouis was the first plant in the Group to successfully pilot SCIIL eLPA. In the complex seat assembly process with numerous customer requirements, daily LPAs and high OEM pressure, the tool ensures a clear structure, simple implementation and maximum transparency – a must when quality has to be assured on a daily basis. Today, SCIIL eLPA is standard and runs in all Adient plants worldwide.

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    MAHLE Stuttgart

    “If only we had introduced SCIIL eLPA earlier – today it almost runs itself with process audits and is really well received by the team.”

    Daniel Zimmermann,
    Global Commodity Buyer

    As a global automotive supplier with over 100 locations and the highest quality requirements, MAHLE needs a system that maps daily LPAs efficiently, transparently and uniformly worldwide. Manual planning and evaluation was error-prone and time-consuming – with SCIIL eLPA, a centralized system was introduced that automates planning, makes deviations immediately visible and structures the processes across all locations. This not only increases audit quality, but also ensures the necessary acceptance among users.

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    OLYMP Bezner KG

    “With SCIIL CAQ & TRACE, we have created uniform standards worldwide – and can react much faster. This brings more quality, more transparency and fits in perfectly with our sustainability approach. ”

    Johann Trischbergerr,
    COO Olymp Bezner

    Kundenreferenz von OLYMP zur MES-gestützten Produktionssteuerung in der Textilindustrie

    OLYMP uses SCIIL CAQ & TRACE to control complex inspection processes in shirt production – from incoming goods inspection to end-of-line inspection. Special inspection methods and individually defined sampling logics are also used, which have been precisely adapted to the requirements of textile production. Bidirectional integration with the ERP system ensures consistent data flows. Data is recorded directly on the line – mobile, convenient and intuitive. A strong example of successful CAQ integration in the fashion industry.