Prerequisite

• Access the Configuration menu > Skip-lot (IP026).

Presentation

Skip-lot is a sampling inspection method applied in audits of batches received from suppliers. With each positive result, the number of inspections required until the item is recognized as quality assured decreases, eliminating the need for further checks.

Next, see how to configure batch-skipping in the system:

Configure skip-lot

1. Access the Settings menu > Skip-lot (IP026).

2. Click the button .

3. Enter a name for the skip-batch and save to enable the remaining settings.

4. Select from the following options:

• Applicable switching: Based on the number of approved receipts in consecutive inspections, the system advances to the next level of the rule. In case of rejection, it can return to the first level or the immediately preceding level, according to the configuration defined by the user.
• Switching not applicable: the system always maintains the same inspection rule for receipts, considering the total established in its configuration.

5. To use the applicable switching, select the Applicable switching option.

6. Click the button to add a new rule.

7. Fill in the Fraction, Total, and Range columns as described below:

• Fraction: the number of lots that will be inspected within the defined total.
• Total: the number of intervals from which the fraction will be taken.
• Interval: period between inspections (days, weeks, months or receipts).

Example : For the rule “Inspect 1 receipt every 3 weeks”, the Fraction field will be 1, the Total field will be 3, and the Interval field will be “Week(s)”.

8. In the Quantity field, define how many times this rule will be applied before advancing to the next level.

9. To change any information entered in the columns, use the button in the side toolbar.

10. If you wish to skip the inspection step, select the Skip inspection option .

11. Save the information to complete the setup.

12. To use the non-applicable switching option, uncheck the Applicable switching option .

13. Fill in the Fraction, Total, and Range fields in the same way as described previously.

Example: for the rule “Inspect 1 receipt every 3 weeks”, the Fraction field will be 1, the Total field will be 3, and the Interval field will be “Week(s)”.

14. Click the button to finish.

Conclusion

In this way, it is possible to configure a rule to make the inspection stage more flexible, which can be adjusted as the quality of the supplier's deliveries is proven. It is important to note that each supplier can have its own skip-batch rule. For more details, see the article Configuring suppliers.