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 

 

 

 Ensure  Master Section  and QC parameter templates (if any) are already created. 

 

 

 From the main page, click the  New  button. 

 

 

 Fill in the  QC Name . 

 

 

 Select the  Section  from the dropdown. 

 

 

 Select the appropriate  Sample  (QC template). 

 

 

 Determine when the inspection is done by selecting the  Section Part . 

 

 

 Check the  STF Requirement  box if formal documentation is needed. 

 

 

 Write a clear  QC Description . 

 

 

 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.