Setting up an inspection station

Now that you've decided where in your process to perform inspections, it's time to set up a dedicated inspection station.

Inspection stations can be configured in many various ways.  Implementing a configuration that suits your team's needs can vary depending on the department layout and existing space.

Here are some of the most common configurations:

Dirty side inspection station configuration

Clean side inspection station configuration

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