Digitize and Standardize Layered Process Audits
SCIIL eLPA is Layered Process Audit software for automated audit scheduling, mobile execution and digital evaluation of Layered Process Audits.
The LPA software helps quality and production managers control audits consistently across production lines, plants and international locations. Audit schedules, results, findings and corrective actions are available centrally and in real time.
With the integrated LPA app, auditors perform audits directly on the shop floor using a smartphone, tablet or PC — online or offline. Automated invitations, reminders and escalations reduce administrative effort and help ensure that open audits and corrective actions are not overlooked.
- Automated audit scheduling based on rules and frequencies
- Mobile Layered Process Audits with the LPA app
- Online and offline operation
- Management of audit catalogs and auditors
- Findings and corrective action management
- Real-time dashboards and automated reports
- Multi-plant support for international manufacturing locations
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Manage Layered Process Audits Digitally and Consistently
Layered Process Audits are short, regularly performed process audits involving different organizational levels or audit layers — from team leaders and quality specialists to senior management.
They help manufacturing companies verify the consistent application of defined standards, identify deviations at an early stage and support continuous improvement on the shop floor.
SCIIL eLPA digitizes the entire LPA process: from managing audit questions and automated scheduling to mobile audit execution and the processing of findings, corrective actions and reports.
The solution is particularly suitable for companies with:
- large numbers of auditors and changing responsibilities
- multiple production lines or plants
- different audit frequencies and audit layers
- international locations and multiple languages
- high manual effort caused by paper, Excel spreadsheets and separate status lists
- requirements related to IATF 16949, CQI-8 or customer-specific OEM standards
Main Features of SCIIL eLPA Software
Automated Audit Scheduling for Different Audit Layers
SCIIL eLPA automatically schedules audits for the first three audit layers based on defined rules, frequencies and calendar settings. Auditor availability, audit areas, shifts, stations and time requirements can be taken into account.
Auditors automatically receive Microsoft Outlook invitations and reminders for upcoming or overdue audits. Changes to the audit schedule can be managed centrally without manually updating appointments and lists.
The integrated Schedule Viewer displays all planned, completed and overdue audits in a single overview. Depending on their status, audits may be shown as:
✓ completed / no findings
✓ completed / findings detected
✓ overdue audits
✓ audits with open actions
✓ audits with overdue actions
This gives quality and production managers an immediate overview of the status of individual LPA stations and overall audit performance.
Centrally Manage Audit Catalogs, Questions and Revisions
Audit catalogs and questions are managed centrally in the LPA software. Responsible users can assign questions and catalogs to plants, departments, production lines and auditors from different audit layers.
Inspection and work instructions, reference images and documents can be linked directly to individual audit questions. Auditors therefore always have access to the required, currently approved information on the shop floor.
Depending on the configuration, audit questions can be presented in a randomized order. This supports varied, risk-based audits and prevents the same questions from always being checked in the same sequence.
- central management of questions, chapters and audit catalogs
- controlled updates and revision management
- assignment to departments and audit layers
- reference images, documents and work instructions
- multilingual audit catalogs
- rule-based or randomized question selection
Mobile Layered Process Audits with the LPA App
With the integrated LPA app, audits can be performed directly on the shop floor using smartphones, tablets or PCs. Online and offline operation enables use even in production areas with limited or unstable network coverage.
Auditors see the audits assigned to them and can evaluate questions immediately as OK or NOK. Work and inspection instructions, reference images, documents and additional information are available directly within the audit screen.
Deviations are documented immediately during the audit. Findings can be supplemented with a description and photos taken directly with the mobile device.
✓ reference images and documents
✓ direct OK/NOK evaluation
✓ findings recorded with text and images
✓ documentation directly on a smartphone or tablet
✓ online and offline operation
Process Findings and Corrective Actions Systematically
Deviations can be recorded during or immediately after the audit and automatically assigned to the responsible persons.
Depending on severity and defined rules, processing can follow a structured 4D process including root cause analysis, corrective actions and verification of effectiveness. For severe or recurring issues, an optional 8D workflow can be used.
Automated notifications, reminders and rule-based escalations ensure that open or overdue corrective actions remain visible. Responsible users can sort and filter lists by location, department, priority, due date and processing status.
✓ automatic assignment to responsible persons
✓ structured root cause analysis
✓ definition and tracking of corrective actions
✓ visualization of due dates and status
✓ action lists and audit reports
✓ lessons learned analyses
This creates a traceable connection between the audit, finding, root cause, corrective action and verification of effectiveness.
Real-Time Dashboards, KPIs and Automated Reports
SCIIL eLPA provides audit data and KPIs in real time without manual preparation. Quality and production managers can monitor the current status across individual production lines, plants or international locations.
Available dashboards and analyses include:
✓ Pareto and trend analysis of findings
✓ statistics on corrective actions and processing status
✓ comparison of planned and completed audits
✓ real-time status of LPA stations
✓ cross-plant analyses and trends
Regular reports can be delivered automatically by email — for example, with the most important findings, audit performance KPIs, and open or overdue corrective actions.
In addition, integration with Microsoft Power BI enables individual dashboards and custom analyses based on existing corporate standards.
Manage Roles, Auditors and International Locations
SCIIL eLPA is installed centrally. Each plant receives separate access and independently manages its users, auditors, roles and user groups. User management can be integrated with Microsoft Active Directory.
Mandatory audit questions and master data can be shared with all locations through a reference plant. Plants adopt these standards while retaining the ability to deactivate questions that are not relevant, add local sub-questions and translate question texts. Results and audit status are consolidated for central reporting and cross-plant comparisons.
- separate access and administration for each plant
- central audit standards with local additions
- multilingual questions for local auditors
- consolidated reports and corporate dashboards
- integration with Microsoft Active Directory
Deployment and Integration
SCIIL eLPA can be integrated into the existing enterprise environment in accordance with the agreed IT and security requirements. Available options include:
- hosting by SCIIL
- SaaS deployment
- Microsoft Outlook integration
- Microsoft Power BI interface
- Microsoft Active Directory integration
- custom interfaces and reports
Benefits of Digitizing Layered Process Audits
SCIIL eLPA maps the entire LPA process in one system. Companies not only reduce paper and manual data maintenance but also improve the timeliness and comparability of their audit information.
Less Administrative Effort
Audit schedules, invitations, reminders and reports are created automatically. Manual calendars, Excel spreadsheets and separate status overviews are significantly reduced.
Faster Response to Deviations
Findings are recorded directly on the shop floor and assigned to the responsible persons. Overdue corrective actions are automatically highlighted and escalated.
Consistent Audits Across Multiple Plants
Central audit catalogs, roles and analyses enable consistent standards across production lines and international locations.
Real-Time Transparency
Dashboards show which audits have been completed, where findings have been identified and which corrective actions are open or overdue.
Traceable Continuous Improvement
Recurring deviations, root causes and corrective actions can be analyzed over longer periods. Documented verification of effectiveness provides a reliable basis for further improvements.
Proven at More Than 400 Manufacturing Locations Worldwide
SCIIL eLPA is used at more than 400 manufacturing locations worldwide — across multiple continents, plants and languages. International manufacturing companies use the LPA software to standardize their audit processes across locations while supporting local responsibilities and languages.
Our customers include Adient, Clarios, Johnson Controls, Tenneco, Mubea, MAHLE, Atlas Copco and Siemens.
Learn how an international manufacturing location used SCIIL eLPA to digitize the scheduling, mobile execution and evaluation of Layered Process Audits, read the eLPA Multi-Plant Case Study.
Frequently Asked Questions About Layered Process Audit Software
What Is Layered Process Audit Software?
Layered Process Audit software helps companies schedule, perform, document and evaluate Layered Process Audits. It manages audit layers, auditors, frequencies and audit questions and connects the results with findings, corrective actions and reports.
Can Audits Be Performed Offline with the LPA App?
Yes. SCIIL eLPA supports mobile audit execution on smartphones, tablets and PCs both online and offline. The LPA app can therefore also be used in areas with limited network coverage.
Does the LPA Software Schedule Audits Automatically?
SCIIL eLPA automatically schedules audits for the first three audit layers based on defined rules, frequencies and calendar settings. Auditors receive invitations and reminders automatically.
Does SCIIL eLPA Support Multiple Plants and Languages?
Yes. The software is designed for use across multiple plants and international locations. Shared audit standards can be combined with plant-specific administration and local translations. Audit results are consolidated for central reporting and cross-plant comparisons.
Does eLPA Support Layered Process Audits Related to IATF 16949?
SCIIL eLPA supports companies in the structured scheduling, execution and documentation of Layered Process Audits as used in the context of IATF 16949, CQI-8 and customer-specific OEM requirements. The specific design of the LPA process remains subject to the applicable customer and corporate requirements.
Learn More About SCIIL eLPA
Would you like to schedule your Layered Process Audits digitally, perform them on mobile devices and evaluate them transparently across multiple plants? Contact us at Sales@sciil.com to discuss how SCIIL eLPA can be adapted to your audit layers, catalogs, locations and existing processes.
