Übersicht über die Meilensteine der Projektablaufs mit den Schritten Prozessanalyse, Machbarkeit, Auftragsvergabe und Go-Live
Übersicht über die Meilensteine der Projektablaufs mit den Schritten Prozessanalyse, Machbarkeit, Auftragsvergabe und Go-Live

This is how your CAQ project runs – clearly structured, predictable, and risk-free.

The implementation of a CAQ system is a strategic project that requires careful planning. With our proven four-stage project approach, we support you from the initial analysis of your processes through to a successful go-live and beyond. Clear milestones, a dedicated point of contact, and a well-established methodology ensure that your CAQ project is implemented transparently, efficiently, and without production interruptions.

Compact | Clear | With space for your questions

Our proven approach for implementing your CAQ system

A structured approach is crucial for the success of a CAQ project. Our established project workflow ensures clear milestones, realistic timelines, and transparent responsibilities. This way, you know from the very beginning what to expect—and can implement your CAQ system safely and in a well-planned manner.

On-site appointment – Understanding your requirements in the context of your processes

We begin with an appointment directly at your site. Only in the real production and quality environment can processes, interfaces, and framework conditions be fully understood. By capturing your workflows and organizational circumstances, we create a solid foundation for further project planning.

Preparation – Analysis, Evaluation, and Structured Project Planning

Next, we conduct a detailed and structured analysis of the processes we previously captured and fully understood. We systematically examine how your professional, organizational, and technical requirements can be mapped to the existing features and modules of the solvtec CAQ system. Based on this, we configure a tailored combination from the standard software’s available feature set—precisely aligned with your workflows. This results in a clear, robust system structure that includes only the functions you actually need.

Feasibility

Follow-up Appointment – Customized Implementation Concept from the Standard

In the follow-up appointment, we show you exactly how your requirements and processes can be structured using the modules and features of the solvtec standard software. You will also receive an individual project plan with clear assumptions, boundaries, and recommendations—transparent and realistic.

IT Check – Technical Review and Secure Integration

Together with your IT department, we verify the system requirements and the integration into your existing IT landscape. The solvtec CAQ system is fully operated within your infrastructure—without cloud dependencies and with complete control over your data. The technical requirements are manageable and based on a proven client-server architecture, ensuring that no costly additional software is needed at project start.

Project|Award

Binding Decision on a Transparent Basis

After completing the analysis, feasibility check, and IT review, we prepare a detailed proposal that clearly outlines scope of services, timelines, and costs. In a joint meeting, we discuss the proposal, adjust details, and address any open questions, ensuring that all aspects are aligned with your requirements. Implementation only begins once you give a binding project award—project costs are incurred from this point onward. This ensures that you can make an informed decision and that the implementation of your CAQ system proceeds on a clearly defined basis.

Go-Live

Installation – Fast and Secure Implementation

After the project approval, the installation of your CAQ system begins directly within your infrastructure. Together with your IT team, we set up the server and client components, transfer the necessary master data, and configure the user structure. The system remains fully transparent for you—not a black box, but a process you can follow. This establishes a stable foundation for a secure, efficient, and smooth operation in your company.

Kick-Off - First On-site Training

At the start of the project, we train your employees directly on the system at your site. Users become familiar with the modules and functions relevant to them and understand how their processes are digitally managed. This ensures quick adoption, high confidence in using the CAQ system, and a productive start without lengthy onboarding times.

Go-Live – Gradual Implementation with Our Support

Instead of a risky full-scale switch, the implementation is carried out step by step. Processes and modules are gradually put into production, accompanied by our team. You receive direct assistance from your dedicated contact person, rather than waiting through long queues or dealing with anonymous ticket systems, ensuring that the solvtec CAQ system is stably integrated into your daily quality operations.

Your advantages at a glance

With our structured project workflow, we lay the foundation for a successful CAQ implementation—transparent, predictable, and low-risk.

  • Project Award Only After Clear Feasibility
    You only make a binding decision once it is ensured that the CAQ system reliably meets your requirements.
  • Dedicated Contacts
    Every step is guided by assigned project managers, so you always have a competent point of contact.
  • Clear Goals and Security for Both Sides
    Project objectives are transparently defined—for you and for our team—to establish clear expectations.
  • Foundation for a 100% Success Rate
    Through structured analysis, feasibility checks, and IT coordination, we create the conditions for a successful project completion.
  • Transparency Across All Steps
    You maintain an overview of content, progress, and milestones—from analysis to go-live.
  • Predictable Costs
    Costs are incurred only after a binding project approval—prior to that, you benefit from free analyses and consultations.
  • Defined Timeline
    Each phase is clearly scheduled, giving you planning certainty and the ability to assess project progress at any time.
  • Preview of the Software Solution
    Even during the presentation, you can see your processes represented in the live software—for maximum transparency.

Live Demo — brief, focused, and practical

We are happy to take the time to discuss your specific questions and demonstrate typical processes using real-world examples. This gives you a comprehensive overview of all software features and allows you to evaluate at your own pace whether our solutions meet your requirements.

Compact | Clear | With space for your questions

Can Special Processes Also Be Represented in the CAQ System?

You may be wondering whether a CAQ system can reliably handle complex production workflows, individual inspection strategies, or industry-specific regulatory requirements. This uncertainty is understandable—because it is precisely these details that determine the success of the project.

The solvtec CAQ system is built on an extensive, field-tested feature set within the standard software. It covers far more than traditional QM and QA tasks.

  • Large feature pool with modules for quality assurance, complaint management, audits, action management, inspection equipment, machine and tool maintenance, EMPB, and much more.
  • Functions can be selectively activated and assembled or added to create your individual system configuration.
  • You use only the components that truly benefit your processes.
  • The feature pool is continuously maintained, developed, and kept release-ready.

In practice, this allows nearly all requirements within the standard to be structured and represented effectively.

In rare cases where a specific requirement cannot be fully covered by the existing feature pool, it can be addressed through an extension:

  • Transparent Concept Phases: Each customization is structured into concept phases and documented in a concept paper, so you can clearly see which processes are being added and how this affects workflows and system structure.
  • Release-Safe Implementation: Customizations are systematically maintained alongside the existing standard and carried forward in future updates. Your investment remains update-compatible and usable in the long term.

This way, you don’t receive a rigid CAQ system, but a robust, scalable solution that precisely supports your quality processes—today and in the future.

FAQ

How Long Does the Implementation of a CAQ System Take?

The duration of a project depends on its scope, the modules used, and the availability of your contacts. As a guideline, we provide the following optimal timeframes for the eight partial steps of our standardized project plan:

  • On-site Appointment: 1 day
  • Preparation: 5 days
  • Follow-up Appointment: 1 day
  • IT Check: 1 day
  • Proposal Review and Decision: 5 days
  • Installation: 1 day
  • Kick-Off: 1 day
  • Go-Live: approx. 3–6 months, depending on the number of processes and modules

These values serve as a guideline and may be extended depending on the availability of your employees and individual requirements. This ensures you always have transparency over the timeline and can realistically plan the implementation of your CAQ system.

What Internal Resources Are Required?

We primarily need your key users, the IT department, and a contact person from quality management. The effort is manageable, as we guide most of the analysis, configuration, and training. This ensures that your daily operations remain largely unaffected.

Who Will Be My Contact After the Project Is Awarded?

Your dedicated project manager remains your primary contact even after the project is awarded. They guide you throughout the entire implementation, conduct the training sessions, and ensure that your team can use the CAQ system efficiently. Additionally, depending on your needs, further contacts for technical questions and support are involved, so you always have the right expertise—without creating confusing communication channels.

Do We Need to Significantly Adjust Our IT Infrastructure?

No — our CAQ system is based on a client-server architecture and does not require costly additional solutions. The initial steps are free of charge; we review the infrastructure together with your IT team and ensure that all requirements are met.

Are There Any Risks or Surprises During Implementation?

Our 4-step project plan minimizes risks. Even before the project is awarded, we assess feasibility, technical requirements, and process integration. This way, you know exactly which requirements can be met and which extensions may be necessary.

How Are Employees Trained?

Training is company- and process-specific—not a standardized mass session. This ensures that users quickly become confident with the system and that adoption within the company is high.
The first training session usually takes place on-site at your location.
For additional training, you can choose between in-person sessions on-site or online sessions via Teams.

How Does the Go-Live Work?

The go-live is carried out gradually, with modules and processes activated step by step. You receive direct support without anonymous ticket systems or long waiting times, ensuring a stable and smooth transition to productive operation.

When Do Costs Arise for Us?

All steps up to the project award—such as the on-site appointment, preparation, follow-up appointment, and IT check—are free of charge.
Costs for software licenses, installation, training, and maintenance including support only become due with the binding project award. This way, you have full transparency upfront and can make your decision based on clearly defined services and conditions.

Can We Implement the System in Multiple Phases?

Yes, the CAQ system is implemented modularly and step by step. This allows processes to be transferred gradually without disrupting your daily operations, increasing both planning reliability and user acceptance.

How Is Data Management Handled?

The data of your CAQ system is stored in a Microsoft SQL database. For the project start, the free Express version is fully sufficient. Both the database and the application run entirely on servers within your infrastructure—no cloud, no data privacy risks. You retain full control over your data, while we provide expert support for installation, setup, and integration.

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Modular Design – Flexible, Scalable, Future-Proof

Our CAQ software adapts to your needs: modules can be selected, expanded, or combined according to your processes—for maximum flexibility and rapid results.

Learn More About solvtec

We are a team of specialists in computer-aided quality management. With many years of experience across various industries and in close collaboration with professionals who work with CAQ systems on a daily basis, we have developed and refined comprehensive solutions for real-world CAQ applications.