Comprehensive Overview: EwQIMS 11.3.0 Software Release
Presented by
Antony John, VP Global Operations, Omnex Systems
Sabu RS, Vice President, Product Development & QA, Omnex Systems
At the Omnex Virtual Customer Conference, Antony John, VP Global Operations, Omnex Systems and Sabu RS, Vice President, Product Development & QA, Omnex Systems, unveiled the latest advancements in EwQIMS 11.3.0, showcasing its transformative features and innovations. This release brings transformative features across multiple platforms, including NPI, QHSE, and SQM, aimed at enhancing efficiency, collaboration, and compliance in quality management. With a focus on user-centric improvements, the update is designed to address evolving industry needs while optimizing operational workflows.
Key Challenges Addressed
The presenters outlined several pain points that the EwQIMS 11.3.0 update resolves:
1. Fragmented Data Management:
- Lack of integration across systems leading to inefficiencies and errors.
2. Manual Processes:
- Time-consuming data entry and approval workflows causing delays.
3. Collaboration and Traceability Gaps:
- Limited tools for team collaboration and tracking changes effectively.
4. Compliance Complexity:
- Meeting regulatory requirements like VDA 6.3, CQI standards, and ISO necessitated streamlined solutions.
Key Features and Enhancements
The update introduces a suite of new tools and improvements across platforms, each targeted to resolve specific challenges:
1. NPI Platform (New Product Introduction)
- Enhanced Gantt Page Format:
- Advanced project visualization with intuitive design.
- Improved resource allocation and filtering.
- Bulk Document Approval:
- Streamlines approval workflows, saving time and boosting productivity.
- Copy Project to Project:
- Enables efficient duplication of project structures, ensuring consistency.
- Gate Review Enhancements:
- Early issue identification with improved project control and transparency.
2. QHSE Platform (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment)
- Change Management Updates:
- Enhanced tracking and monitoring of change requests with centralized oversight.
- Security Alerts for Production Items:
- Prevents multiple users from accessing sensitive items simultaneously.
- Improved FMEDA Page:
- Facilitates comprehensive failure analysis with enhanced traceability and accountability.
- New UI for P-Diagram:
- Allows addition of multiple categories/subcategories for better system representation.
3. SQM Platform (Supplier Quality Management)
- Automated Audit Scheduling:
- Supports VDA 6.1 and 6.3 standards, ensuring consistent compliance.
- Supplier Self-Evaluation Management:
- Features for rejecting and resubmitting evaluations to maintain quality assurance.
- Mobile App Integration:
- Supplier audits and PPAP management available on iOS and Android platforms.
- Progress Status for Supplier Imports:
- Real-time feedback for enhanced transparency and monitoring.
New Functionalities Across Platforms
- Bulk Publishing and Document Stitching:
- Allows combining multiple documents into a single file for streamlined reporting.
- Asynchronous Export to Excel:
- Reduces system load and improves user productivity.
- DFMEA/PFMEA Linkages:
- Strengthens traceability between design and process phases.
- AIAG-VDA 7-Step Document Handling:
- Facilitates publishing, downloading, and improved accessibility.
Benefits of EwQIMS 11.3.0
The presenters highlighted the following overarching advantages of the update:
- Improved User Experience:
- Intuitive interfaces and workflows across all platforms.
- Operational Efficiency:
- Automated processes reduce manual effort and errors.
- Enhanced Collaboration
- Real-time updates and seamless communication tools.
- Compliance Readiness:
- Built-in adherence to global standards like VDA, CQI, and ISO.
- Data Integrity and Security
- Robust features to ensure accuracy and prevent unauthorized access.
Key Takeaways
The EwQIMS 11.3.0 update is a game-changer for quality management, offering:
- A unified solution to manage processes across NPI, QHSE, and SQM platforms.
- Tools to simplify compliance with global standards.
- Improved resource utilization and decision-making capabilities.
To explore the new features through a tailored demo or consultation. The update is live and ready to transform how teams manage quality, safety, and supplier interactions.
Contact us today to learn how EwQIMS 11.3.0 can empower your operations.
Speaker
Antony John - Vice President • Omnex Systems. Antony John is the Vice President of Omnex Systems. He has 22 years of experience transforming technology businesses across global markets and different customer industry segments for profitable growth. Antony also possesses strong experience working in the information technology, automotive, aerospace, oil and natural gas, and insurance industries. He currently leads the product development of EwQIMS, a revolutionary software solution for managing enterprise quality for APQP, integrated management systems / QHSE, and supplier quality that is used by Fortune 500 companies, OEMs, top automotive manufacturers, and large semi-conductor organizations across the globe. Antony is an Artificial Intelligence Solution Strategist and enthusiast.
Sabu R S - Vice President, Product Development & QA • Omnex Systems. - Sabu RS is a seasoned professional with a remarkable 24 years of industry experience, and a significant portion of this expertise, spanning 15 years, has been dedicated to his tenure at Omnex Systems. With a broad and diverse background that encompasses Information Technology, Automotive, Aerospace, CRM, and logistics industries, Sabu’s experience is both extensive and varied. In his current capacity as the General Manager of Product Development, at Omnex Systems, Sabu RS leverages his two decades of industry experience to steer the company’s product strategy and ensure the delivery of cutting-edge solutions to customers worldwide.