A question of resolution: rethinking quality assurance in modern manufacturing
Discover how DGQ is pioneering a new approach to quality assurance by integrating and automating quality assurance (QA) functions across departments. In this insightful session, Benedikt Sommerhoff, Head of Quality and Innovation at DGQ, explores how digital transformation, data science, and organizational change are reshaping the future of quality management.
Learn why traditional QA departments may no longer be necessary, how automation and AI are driving efficiency, and what cultural and technological prerequisites are needed for successful implementation. Real-world examples, including Vilo’s embedded quality strategy, illustrate how companies are decentralizing QA and empowering cross-functional teams.
Topics covered
- The distinction between quality assurance (QA) and quality management (QM)
- Why companies are rethinking central QA departments
- Advantages and disadvantages of integrated QA
- The role of automation and data engineering in QA
- Organisational and cultural prerequisites for change
- Real-world examples of embedded quality approaches
Video timeline
- 00:00 - Introduction of Benedikt Sommerhoff from DGQ
- 03:13 - Why quality assurance is an important component
- 06:44 - Alternatives for quality assurance
- 10:06 - Separate quality assurance versus lack of quality assurance
- 13:17 - Requirements for automated quality assurance
- 16:55 - Fictitious company
- 21:06 - Conclusion
Who should watch
This video is ideal for quality managers, production leaders, and decision-makers in manufacturing who want to understand how automation and organisational change can reshape quality assurance.
Watch now to learn how to future-proof your quality assurance strategy.
