Configuring qualification index (DPIA)
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Prerequisite
- Access the Settings menu > Receipt Ranking: Quality Index (IP031)
Presentation
The Receiving Qualification Index (DPIA) is an indicator used to evaluate the quality of materials and services during the qualification stage of receiving inspections, allowing the organization to have a clearer view of the conformity of received products in relation to established requirements.
DPIA functions as a parameter to support the approval or rejection of batches, to compose the receiving ranking, and to feed strategic quality indicators.
This article will demonstrate the index configuration for a received batch of CA-50 steel bars.
Configuring qualification index
1. Access the Settings menu > Receipt Ranking: Quality Index (IP031).
2. Click the button 
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3. On the screen that will open, fill in an identifier and a name, and save.
4. To enable DPIA calculation, select only the Qualification option and click the add button.
5. On the screen that will open, enter a name for the quality index and, in the % of score field , enter the percentage of the index in relation to the total weight.
6. Use the button 
to save the registration for the first time and unlock the remaining settings.
7. In the Index Data Qualification tab , click the button to enter a name and define the score the index will receive for each component option entered. If necessary, you can add a description.
In the Description field , you will be able to use the SoftExpert AI. On the screen, the AI Assistant feature is represented by the icon , and the AI Commands feature by the icon . To learn more about using the assistant, see the article 
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8. If necessary, use the toolbar features to perform the desired operation:
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Button to add new indexes. |
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Button to edit a selected index in the record list. |
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Button to delete a selected index from the record list. |
9. Click the button 
to save the information.
Practical example
Calculation of IQEM for CA-50 steel bars
Context:
Suppose two indices are used—technical quality of the bars and quality of delivery—to evaluate a batch. In this case, the weights assigned to each index are not equal. Thus, 70% is considered for the technical quality of the bars and 30% for the quality of delivery.
Definition of the indices
I₁: Technical quality index of the bars (70%)
Score from 0 to 100 based on batch tests: CA-50 yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, adhesion ( ribbing ) and basic geometric verification.
I₂: Delivery Quality Index (30%)
Score from 0 to 100 considering batch identification/labeling, quality certificate, packaging integrity, and transport/storage conditions.
Distribution of internal weights for calculating I₁ of the components considered:
Yield limit: 25 points
Tensile strength: 25 points
Stretching: 20 points
Adhesion: 15 points
Geometric verification: 15 points
Distribution of internal weights for calculating I₂ of the components considered:
Identification/labeling: 25 points
Quality certificate: 25 points
Packaging: 25 points
Transportation and storage: 25 points
Formula
I₁ I₂
Practical example
: Suppose the evaluated batch presented the following results:
- I₁ = 86 points (tests meet CA-50 requirements, with minor geometric nonconformities).
- I₂ = 72 points (complete documentation, but part of the packaging is damaged).
Calculation:
- 0.70 × 86 = 60.20
- 0.30 × 72 = 21.60
IQEM = 60.20 + 21.60 = 81.80
Conclusion
The DPIA configuration allows for standardized measurement of the quality of incoming goods. In the example applied to CA-50 steel bars, it can be observed how the index combines different technical and delivery criteria to generate a single, consistent score. With this approach, the system provides clear parameters for the approval or rejection of incoming goods, in addition to improving the organization's ranking and strategic quality indicators.
Access the article Configure quality indexes for more information on configuring the indexes available in the system.