Choosing to use software to conduct audits and inspections for your business is an easy choice. Implementing it however can be more daunting. To help you, we have summarized what we believe are five of the most common mistakes with some handy tips to avoid them.

Mistake #2: Underestimating the need for training
Training needs to be part of your project from the very beginning. Companies often underestimate the expertise, staffing, and training needed to maximize the implementation of a new system.

Mistake #3: Allowing Some Users to Not Use the System
During implementation, some companies allow users to opt out, both actively and passively. This is a mistake. We recommend demanding 100% participation (of your testing audience) to make sure you learn everything you need to know before rolling out to the entire department, division or across the enterprise.

Mistake #4: Overlooking the “Three Ps”—Process, Process, Process
Many companies assume that audit / inspection software will solve their process problems. It doesn’t. A thorough process mapping will not only help ensure your software is best configured for your business but will also help you identify bottlenecks that can be reduced or even eliminated.

Mistake #5: Opting for the cheapest solution
This is a selection issue but it has real impact on implementation as well. The decision about which audit and inspection software is the best for your organization is a matter of value, not cost. A lower cost option that doesn’t perform a key function may cause operating inefficiencies that cost your organization far more over time.

The Bottom Line
If you avoid making these mistakes, your implementation project will be a success. Knowledge of the best practice approach to audit / inspection software implementation, as well as the common pitfalls, will significantly reduce the chances of making a bad decision or the project failing.