Manufacturing errors cost money. They are expensive, time consuming, and impact customer trust. Odoo 19 addresses this challenge directly by integrating quality control into the production process. The inspection is no longer a separate process, but every manufacturing order, work order and delivery step includes quality checks. Here’s how to set it up.
Why Quality Checks Matter in Manufacturing
The question for all manufacturers is, how can you detect defects before they get to the customer? Manual checks are not consistent, can be easily overlooked when time is tight, and are difficult to audit between teams.
Odoo 19 manufacturing module addresses this issue by integrating quality control points into your manufacturing workflow. The system covers all critical points, including raw material inspection, throughout manufacturing, and even the final product verification, and is not dependent on the memory of anyone associated with the process.
By providing a systematic quality management solution Odoo 19, businesses can proactively identify quality problems, minimize waste, and continue to produce quality goods at increasing volumes.
Understanding Quality Control Points in Odoo 19
Quality control points are specific to both location and method of inspection of the product in the manufacturing process. This feature can be obtained by going to the Quality module and then to Quality Control and finally Control Points.
Here, you are creating a new control point with a title and defining a scope. Checks can be applied to individual products, to product categories or within specific operations, offering complete flexibility in the location of the quality control points.
Key Fields When Setting Up a Control Point
There are three tabs that direct the setting up of a control point. The Instructions tab allows you to provide clear instructions for use by anyone conducting the check. The Message If Failure tab sets the message to be displayed if the check fails, this is essential to inform of corrective action on the shop floor. The Notes tab is only for internal notes and other context.
You’ll also assign a responsible person and a quality team, ensuring accountability is built into the process rather than left to chance.
Exploring the Different Quality Check Types
Odoo 19 isn’t prescriptive, it does not dictate a single strategy. You can select from a variety of quality checks types depending on the item being inspected such as: Pass/Fail, measurement, visual and photo documentation.
Control Per Operation
This setting will cause a quality check to be performed on each work order step. In the case of a table top being produced, a photo may be needed when the table top is being manually assembled. This way, each operation in your workflow is checked individually, not just relying on a single check for the entire workflow.
H3: Control Per Product
In this situation, the check is not conducted on the total batch, but on each product. The operation will not go ahead until the product in question has been quality checked. This is especially helpful for high dollar or expensive products, where each product must be confirmed before proceeding.
H3: Control Per Quantity
Instead of checking every unit, this method lets you inspect a percentage of the total quantity. Using the Partial Test field, you can specify what percentage gets tested, for instance 100 percent for full coverage or a smaller sample for high volume runs. You can also set a measurement type with defined tolerance ranges, so the system automatically flags any units that fall outside acceptable limits.
Step-by-Step: Setting Up a Quality Check on the Shop Floor
Once your control points are configured, the real value shows up on the production floor. Here’s how the process flows from setup to execution:
Step 1: Open the Manufacturing module and open a Manufacturing Order, and choose the product that is associated with your control point. This will begin the appropriate work order operation and it will change to In Progress.
Then click on the Shop Floor smart tab. Here is where the quality check actually is activated. The system will ask for different things (upload a picture, directions, or a measured value to compare to your tolerance).
Upon check completion and verification go back to Quality, Quality Control, Quality Checks. The result will be displayed as Passed and you will have a clear and auditable record of all inspections carried out by your team.
This is a shop floor quality check process which ensures that the inspection is part of the process and not an add-on to it.
Benefits of Implementing Quality Checks in Odoo 19
Setting up structured quality checks delivers measurable improvements across your operation:
- Defects get caught early, before products reach customers
- Manual errors are reduced through standardized inspection criteria
- Teams gain full visibility into pass and fail rates across products
- Compliance with industry standards becomes easier to document
- Production waste decreases as issues are identified at the source
- Real-time reporting keeps managers informed without manual follow-up
For manufacturers aiming to reduce manufacturing defects while scaling production, this kind of built-in quality assurance system pays for itself quickly through fewer reworks and stronger customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can I apply multiple quality check types to the same product?
Yes. You can create several control points for the same product, each using a different check type, such as a visual inspection at one stage and a measurement check at another. - What happens if a quality check fails?
The system displays the message you configured in the Message If Failure tab, alerting the responsible team member so corrective action can be taken immediately. - Is the quality checks feature available in Odoo Community edition?
Core quality management features are available in Odoo Enterprise. Some basic functionality may be limited or unavailable in the Community edition, so it’s worth confirming based on your specific version. - Can quality checks be assigned to a specific quality team?
Yes. Every control point lets you assign a dedicated quality team and a responsible person, ensuring clear ownership over each inspection step. - Does control per quantity check every unit produced?
Not necessarily. You define a percentage in the Partial Test field. If left empty, one check is created for the full quantity instead of sampling.
Want to build a quality control workflow tailored to your production line? Book a free consultation with our Odoo manufacturing specialists and get your quality checks set up correctly from day one.
