Blog about Standard Operating Procedures
Practical articles on writing, implementing, digitising and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
7 Practical ways to improve your Standard Operating Procedures today
From paper documents to usable instructions on the shop floor: seven practical improvements to your SOPs that you can put in place today.
How to increase production reliability with SOPs: 5 essential steps
Learn how well-written Standard Operating Procedures improve the reliability and continuity of your production process, in five practical steps.
Improve your processes with NFC-driven work instructions and a digital logbook
With NFC tags on the shop floor and a digital logbook, your SOPs are instantly available to employees and automatically linked to Exact Online.
How SOPs optimise autonomous maintenance
Autonomous maintenance is a pillar of TPM. Learn how well-structured SOPs make autonomous maintenance safer, more consistent and more efficient.
The ultimate guide to creating and implementing effective SOPs
How to write, implement and maintain an effective Standard Operating Procedure step by step, including common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Why SOPs fail (and how to implement them successfully)
The five main reasons why SOPs fail, and how to make sure they do contribute to an efficient and compliant working environment.
How the Work Instruction App improves SOP efficiency and compliance
Six ways the Work Instruction App digitises SOPs: always up-to-date instructions, faster onboarding, better compliance and data-driven insights.
Why are SOPs essential for quality and compliance?
How SOPs support quality control and compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, HACCP and GMP, and how to implement and manage them effectively.
How a digital skills matrix strengthens Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Combine SOPs with a digital skills matrix: the right people carry out procedures correctly, training becomes targeted and audits get easier.
Checklist: what should a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) contain?
The ten essential parts of every SOP: from title and purpose to step-by-step instructions, safety guidelines, version control and training.
How digital work instructions increase your team's productivity
Five ways digital work instructions make your team more productive: access anywhere, faster onboarding, fewer errors and instant updates.
5 Common mistakes when implementing SOPs (and how to avoid them)
The five most common mistakes when introducing SOPs, from lack of employee involvement to no compliance monitoring, and how to avoid them.
Why SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are essential for businesses
What exactly are SOPs and why do they matter? The five biggest benefits for businesses and a step-by-step plan for implementing SOPs.
Support your process with software
Always up-to-date procedures and logged processes with the Work Instruction App.