Parts Inspection PowerApps
Parts Inspection PowerApps
Problem
The client, a company specializing in parts inspection for the aeronautical and manufacturing domains, faced significant challenges with their manual inspection process. Using paper forms and Excel sheets to track inspection schedules and results was:
- Time-consuming and prone to errors.
- Inefficient in managing inspection schedules for parts with varying intervals (e.g., 3, 6, or 12 months).
- Unable to provide real-time updates or easily editable records, leading to confusion and delays in inspection workflows.
Solution
We developed a customized Canvas App using Microsoft PowerApps to digitize and streamline the parts inspection process. Key features include:
- Automated Scheduling: Parts are added with inspection frequencies (e.g., 3, 6, 12 months), and inspections are automatically scheduled accordingly.
- Inspector Dashboard: Inspectors can view parts due for inspection, access the inspection sheet, and complete questionnaires digitally.
- Review and Approval: Completed inspections are submitted for admin review, with options to update and verify records seamlessly.
- Real-Time Updates: The solution eliminates confusion, ensuring accurate and timely inspections.
This transition from a manual to an automated system drastically improved efficiency and reduced errors.
Technology Stack
- Microsoft PowerApps (Canvas App): For building the user interface and workflows.
- SharePoint List: Used as the database for managing parts and inspection data.
- Power Automate: Enabled approval workflows and notifications.
Outcome
- Enhanced Efficiency: Reduced time spent on scheduling and tracking inspections.
- Improved Accuracy: Eliminated errors associated with manual data entry and tracking.
- Streamlined Workflows: Provided inspectors and administrators with real-time access to data and seamless review processes.
- Scalability: A future-proof solution adaptable to additional requirements or domains.
This project showcases how Microsoft Power Platform tools can transform manual processes into streamlined, automated workflows, delivering measurable benefits in operational efficiency and accuracy.
