# QC Section

### **Module Guide: QC Section**

#### **Module Location**

#### Settings > Production > QC Section

#### **Module Purpose**

#### The **QC Section** module is used to define Quality Control (QC) inspection points along the production process flow. Each "QC Section" entry represents a quality checkpoint that must be performed at a specific production section. This module ensures that quality standards are systematically enforced at each crucial stage, from before, during, to after the production process.

### **1. Main View (QC Section List)**

#### The main page displays a list of all QC checkpoints defined in the system.

#### **View Explanation**

- #### **Filter**: Allows searching for QC checkpoints based on **QC Name**, **Section**, or other criteria.
- #### **QC Section List Table**:
    
    
    - #### **QC Name**: A unique name for the quality inspection checkpoint.
    - #### **Section Name**: Indicates in which production section the inspection is performed.
    - #### **Employee Name**: Displays the name of the responsible QC personnel (if assigned).
    - #### Currently, the table shows "...NO DATA...", meaning no QC checkpoints have been created.
- #### **Action Buttons**:
    
    
    - #### **New**: Opens the form to create a new QC checkpoint.
    - #### **Delete**: Deletes the selected QC checkpoint.

### **2. Add QC Section Page**

#### This form is used to define a new QC checkpoint, including its location, parameters, and documentation requirements.

#### **View Explanation**

- #### **QC Name**: A descriptive name for the inspection point (e.g., "Oven Temperature Check," "Dough Composition Verification").
- #### **Section**: A dropdown to select the production section from **Master Section** where this QC checkpoint will be placed.
- #### **Sample**: A dropdown to select the QC parameter template or standard to be used. This refers to master quality parameter data defined elsewhere.
- #### **Section Part**: Radio buttons to determine when the inspection occurs:
    
    
    - #### **Before Section**: Inspection of raw materials or inputs before the process begins.
    - #### **In Section**: Inspection during the production process (in-process control).
    - #### **Post Section**: Inspection of output or semi-finished products after the section's process is complete.
- #### **STF Requirement**: A checkbox indicating whether an STF (Standard Test Form) or a similar document must be created as formal evidence of the inspection.
- #### **QC Description**: A text area to provide detailed instructions or explanations about the inspection procedure.

### **3. Steps to Create a New QC Section**

1. #### Ensure **Master Section** and QC parameter templates (if any) are already created.
2. #### From the main page, click the **New** button.
3. #### Fill in the **QC Name**.
4. #### Select the **Section** from the dropdown.
5. #### Select the appropriate **Sample** (QC template).
6. #### Determine when the inspection is done by selecting the **Section Part**.
7. #### Check the **STF Requirement** box if formal documentation is needed.
8. #### Write a clear **QC Description**.
9. #### Click **Save**.

### **4. Integrated Workflow & Business Process**

- #### **Integration with Routing and Work Order**: QC checkpoints defined here become integral parts of the production Routing. When a Work Order passes through a particular section, the system automatically triggers the relevant QC inspection tasks.
- #### **Quality Assurance**: The system will "force" the production process to halt at this checkpoint until QC personnel perform inspections and provide a status (Pass/Fail). The product cannot proceed to the next stage without receiving a "Pass" status.
- #### **Traceability and Documentation**: If the **STF Requirement** is checked, the system requires QC personnel to fill out and upload the STF document. This creates a thorough quality audit trail for each production batch, which is critical for tracking in case of customer complaints or product recalls.
- #### **Quality Analysis**: Inspection data (the number of products passing/failing at each checkpoint) can be collected and analyzed to identify weak points in the production process and drive continuous improvement.

### **5. Tips & Important Notes**

- #### Define QC checkpoints at the most critical points in your process (where the risk of quality failure is highest).
- #### Ensure QC parameter templates (the **Sample** field) contain clear, measurable, and objective standards to avoid ambiguity during inspections.
- #### The management of this module should be the responsibility of the **Quality Control** or **Quality Assurance** department, in close coordination with the Production team.