// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Control Plan
A document that outlines the methods used to control manufacturing processes and product quality, ensuring consistent output.

TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Control Plan is a structured document within manufacturing quality management, detailing process control methods, measurement techniques, and reaction plans for process variation to ensure product conformity and prevent defects.
BACKGROUND
Society 5.0, also known as the "Super Smart Society", is a concept that was firstly outlined and closely described in the Report on the Fifth Science and Technology Basic Plan, that was written by the Cabinet of Japan's Cabinet Office’s Council for Science, Technology and Innovation, and bestowed to the Japanese government, on 18 December 2015. It aims to use advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to address societal challenges and enhance economic productivity across various sectors of everyday life.
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- Process Control Plan
- Quality Control Plan
- Manufacturing Control Plan
USAGE NOTE
It's a living document updated throughout a product's lifecycle to maintain quality.