How to run quality inspections on batches
Effective quality inspections on batches need three things recorded: what was sampled, what the result was, and what happened to the batch afterwards. In Jestor, inspection is a stage that can block the next step, so a failed batch cannot proceed without an explicit decision.
Why inspection results get disconnected from batches
Inspections are often recorded on paper or in a spreadsheet separate from the batch itself. Later, when a customer reports a defect, matching the complaint to the inspection record is archaeology.
The inspection was performed and its value was lost at the point of filing.
What connected inspection provides:
- Results attached to the batch they describe
- Traceability from a complaint back to an inspection
- A hold decision that actually blocks movement
- Trend data by product, line or supplier
- Evidence for customers and auditors
What to record per inspection
| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Batch identifier | The link to everything else |
| Sample size | Establishes how much was checked |
| Criteria checked | What was actually assessed |
| Result per criterion | Pass or fail, individually |
| Inspector | Accountability |
| Disposition | Release, hold, rework or reject |
Step by step to structure it
- Give every batch an identifier, generated automatically.
- Define the criteria and the sample size before inspecting.
- Record each criterion individually, not as an overall pass.
- Attach photos where a defect is visual.
- Require a disposition decision on any failure.
- Block the next stage while a batch is on hold.
- Review failure rates by product and by supplier.
Why recording criteria individually matters
An overall pass tells you nothing about which characteristic is drifting. Recording each criterion separately means a gradual decline in one dimension becomes visible while it is still within tolerance, which is when it can be corrected cheaply.
Why choose Jestor
In Jestor, batches carry generated identifiers, inspection criteria become subtasks recorded individually, photos render on the card, conditional rules can block the next stage while a batch is held, and dashboards show failure rates by product or supplier from the same records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should inspections record an overall result?
Record each criterion individually, since that is what reveals drift. See jestor.com.
Can a failed batch be blocked from moving on?
Yes, with a conditional rule preventing the next stage until a disposition is recorded.
How do I trace a customer complaint to an inspection?
Through the batch identifier, which links the complaint to its inspection record.
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