Quality management plays a crucial role in maintaining product consistency and customer satisfaction. Odoo 18 Enterprise makes it easy to manage quality checks through Quality Control Points. In this blog, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a quality control point in Odoo 18 Enterprise.

Step 1: Enable the Quality Module

First, ensure that the Quality app is installed:

1. Go to the Odoo Apps menu.

2. Search for Quality.

3. Install the Quality app if it’s not already installed.

Step 2: Configure Quality Teams (Optional)

1. Go to Quality > Configuration > Quality Teams.

2. Click New, fill in the team name and assign responsible users.

3. Save the record.

Step 3: Create a Quality Control Point

1. Navigate to Quality > Quality Control > Control Points.

1. Click New to create a new control point.

2. Fill in the following details:

• Title: Give a name to the quality control point.

• Product or Product Category: Select the product or category for which the control point is applicable.

• Operation Type: Choose the type of operation (e.g., Receipt, Delivery, Manufacturing).

• Control Type: Select Manual, Measurement, or Pass-Fail.

• Team: Select the quality team.

• Responsible: Assign a responsible person.

• Frequency: Decide if the check is done for all operations, periodically, or randomly.

• Instructions: Add any specific instructions for the quality check.

Step 4: Add Quality Checks to Your Workflow

Once the control points are configured, quality checks will automatically appear during the related operation (such as receiving goods or completing a manufacturing order).

Step 5: Monitor Quality Checks

1. Go to Quality > Quality Control > Quality Checks.

2. View the list of quality checks and their statuses.

3. You can validate, record measurements, or mark checks as pass/fail.

Conclusion

Creating quality control points in Odoo 18 Enterprise helps ensure consistency in operations and product quality. By following the above steps, you can easily implement an effective quality management process within your organization.