What is sampling inspection in SAP QM - Quality Management?

SAP Term: sampling inspection

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: Quality inspection using a sampling plan to evaluate an inspection lot. In the sampling inspection, units are taken from the lot and inspected. Conclusions about the entire lot are then drawn from the inspection results.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Sampling inspection is a quality management process used in SAP QM. It is a method of quality control that involves inspecting a sample of products from a larger batch to determine whether the entire batch meets the required quality standards. The sample size is determined by the sampling plan, which is based on the product's characteristics and the desired level of accuracy. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP QM, sampling inspection is used to inspect incoming goods, in-process materials, and finished products. The sampling plan defines the sample size and acceptance criteria for each inspection. The results of the inspection are recorded in an inspection lot, which can be used to determine whether the entire batch meets the required quality standards. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a sampling plan, it is important to consider the product's characteristics and the desired level of accuracy. It is also important to ensure that the sample size is large enough to provide an accurate representation of the entire batch. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP QM also includes other quality management processes such as statistical process control (SPC) and material review board (MRB). These processes can be used in conjunction with sampling inspection to ensure that products meet quality standards.