The problem with traditional digitization projects
Most maquiladoras that contact us have the same pain point: they've been managing NCRs in Excel, email, and shared folders for years. They know they need something better, but every time they evaluate a solution, the project is estimated at 6-12 months and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
"They told us implementing a digital QMS would take 9 months and $200K. We decided to stick with Excel for another year."
— Quality Manager, medical device maquiladora in Tijuana
The result: Excel remains king. And with Excel come the problems we all know.
The hidden costs of the status quo
- Time lost in reconciliation: 4-6 hours weekly just to consolidate reports
- Duplicate or lost NCRs: without a single source of truth, duplicates are inevitable
- Stressful audits: last-minute scramble to find evidence
- Zero real-time visibility: you don't know how many open NCRs you have until you run the report
A different approach: modules, not monoliths
At CARET, we took a different path. Instead of selling a monolithic QMS that requires replacing your entire stack, we offer modules that connect to your existing operation.
Week 1-2: Configuration
- Define your non-conformity types
- Configure the disposition workflow
- Import catalogs from your ERP
Week 3-4: Pilot
- Start with one line or area
- Train inspectors and QEs
- Adjust based on real feedback
Week 5-6: Rollout
- Expand to the rest of the plant
- Connect reports to Power BI if needed
- Document for audit
Typical results
Plants that have implemented CARET's Inspection module report:
- 60% less time in non-conforming material disposition
- 100% traceability from detection to closure
- Zero findings in NCR control-related audits
Is it for you?
If your operation:
- Handles more than 50 NCRs per month
- Has ISO 13485, IATF, or customer audits
- Is tired of Excel and email
Then a 30-minute conversation is worth it.