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Quality Management

QM
Quality Management

Module description

The Quality Management (QM) module in Cadet ERP integrates standards, inspection plans, test procedures, and actual measurements into a single streamlined workflow. It enables quality control directly on the production floor and in the laboratory, relying on data generated during cable and material testing. It helps detect non-conformities early, maintain parameter stability, and simplify the work of quality engineers and production staff. Thanks to its specialization in cable manufacturing, it handles data exactly the way this industry requires.

Test report
Test report
Progress and results of cable testing with measured values and their evaluation

Key features

Conversion of requirements and standards into the system

Enables structuring technical specifications from documentation and using them as the basis for inspection plans and test procedures. Users work with clearly defined and consistent requirements.

Inspection plans and test procedures

Users define the required inspection steps and parameters. Procedures can be parameterized to precisely match the characteristics of individual products and tests.

In-line measurements during production

Used for line setup, parameter verification, and continuous data collection. The system can place a batch on hold if measurements indicate a non-conformity.

Laboratory testing of finished products

Allows entering results manually or importing data from testing instruments. Automatic evaluation against specifications and subsequent test protocol generation is clearly structured and traceable.

Automatic non-conformity creation

When a test result is negative, a non-conformity record is created including identification of the workstation, operator, and production context. This simplifies subsequent analysis and corrective actions.

Statistics and SPC

Users get a clear overview of performed tests, can isolate outliers, and generate control charts (X-Bar, histograms, etc.) to monitor process stability.

Measuring equipment and calibration management

Tracking of reference standards, calibration schedules, and expiration alerts helps keep the measurement system in compliance with production and auditor requirements.

MSA, FMEA, and 3D/8D support

The module provides tools for measurement system analysis, risk management, and corrective actions including structured reports.

Overviews and operational information

  • The module displays comprehensive information about current measurements, test protocol results, parameter statistics, and non-conformity status.
  • Test status by line, product, or batch.
  • Overview of ongoing laboratory tests.
  • Measurement history including automatically collected data.
  • Trend charts and control diagrams.
  • Measuring equipment status and calibration schedules.
  • Open non-conformities and follow-up actions.
  • These overviews support rapid decision-making in production and quality management and enable timely intervention when deviations from standard parameters occur.

Cable manufacturing challenges this module solves

Without integrated quality management, separate data silos emerge — standards are in files, inspection plans in spreadsheets, line measurements on paper, and laboratory test results in disconnected protocols. This fragmentation complicates root cause analysis of non-conformities, increases administrative overhead, and limits the ability to track long-term trends.

Generic ERP systems cannot work with cable testing data at the level of detail that production requires. They cannot naturally link technological requirements, line parameters, laboratory tests, or automatic collection of measured values. They also lack specialization in batch blocking, SPC support, detailed measuring equipment tracking, and the connection to non-conformity analyses using methodologies common in the industry.

Cadet QM addresses these shortcomings by unifying quality processes into a single workflow and providing quality engineers and management with complete, accurate, and contextual data.

Module advantages

  • Maintains a consistent structure of quality documents across products and customers.
  • Clearly defines test requirements and translates them into production and laboratory practice.
  • Provides reliable data collection from lines and measuring devices, minimizing manual work and errors.
  • Enables timely quarantine of non-conforming batches to prevent customer complaints.
  • Accelerates root cause analysis through direct links to workstations, operators, and production parameters.
  • Supports long-term process stability through SPC and statistical overviews.
  • Simplifies audit preparation through measuring equipment and calibration tracking.
  • Connects quality with other Cadet ERP modules, facilitating production management as a whole.

FAQs

How does the QM module help with quality control directly in production?

It enables data collection from lines, evaluation against tolerances, and timely flagging of a batch as non-conforming if it does not meet parameters.

Can data from testing instruments be imported into the system?

Yes, the module can automatically read data from devices and evaluate them against configured values.

Can QM generate test protocols for customers?

Yes, the system can create a test protocol from performed tests in a clear and auditable format.

How does the module handle non-conformities?

When a test result is negative, a non-conformity record is created with a clear link to the workstation, operator, and production batch.

Is it possible to track quality trends over time?

Yes, the module includes statistics, historical data, and SPC diagrams for process stability analysis.

Can QM work with different standards for different customers?

Yes, requirements can be converted into the system and assigned to individual products so they are unambiguous and easy to manage.

How is measuring equipment and calibration management handled?

The module tracks measuring equipment, calibration schedules, and can send alerts before expiration dates.

Does the module support FMEA and 3D/8D methodologies?

Yes, these tools are part of the system and help manage risks and corrective actions.

Can manual data entry and automatic collection be combined?

Yes, QM supports both methods, enabling coverage of both production and laboratory environments.