This document compares in-process monitoring to quality control, outlining several benefits that in-process monitoring provides such as real-time data availability, enhanced quality control, reduced waste, costs, and cycle times, as well as improved collaborative problem solving and regulatory compliance. It also lists several examples of monitoring capabilities like yellowness monitoring, particle size evaluation, and chemical reaction monitoring.

1. In-Process BenefitsBenefits Lab manual sampling Real time data available from In-Process monitoring Expected value and results/ROI spreadsheet available to
calculate
Quality Control Yes Yes
Enhanced Q/C No Yes
Reduced waste No Yes Percent or dollar value
Reduced energy No Yes Percent or dollar value
Reduced raw material No Yes Percent or dollar value
Reduced color concentrate No Yes Percent or dollar value
Reduced additives No Yes Percent or dollar value
Reduced labor costs No Yes Percent or dollar value
Reduced production cycle time No Yes Percent or dollar value
Distributive capabilities of data (Silo disruption) Remote collaboration No Yes
Historical reference Based on periodic sample results Yes
Collaborative problem solving Yes (In lab only) Yes Everywhere
Remote hazmat inspection No Yes
Regulatory compliance, federal and state ? Yes
Examples of Monitoring capabilities
Yellowness monitoring
Particle Size Evaluation
Chemical reaction monitoring
Mixing/Dilution/Concentration monitoring
Blending control
Vessel cleaning/validation
Column/Filter breakthrough monitoring
Crystallization/Precipitation monitoring
Multi-layer thickness
Additive levels
UV blockage
Coating cure rate
Waste stream monitoring
Ground water monitoring
Color monitoring and color control
Multi-layer thickness