Quality Management Improvements in NetSuite 2023.2
Quality Management enhancements in NetSuite 2023.2 improve reporting and inspection queue functionality.
·2 min read·From NetSuite Release Notes PDF
Starting in NetSuite 2023.2, the Quality Management SuiteApp has introduced several significant improvements and fixes aimed at streamlining the management of quality assurance processes within the order management module. These changes are designed to enhance user efficiency and accuracy when dealing with production inventory and inspection queues.
Key Improvements
Enhanced Inspection Queue Generation
- No Duplicate Lot or Serial Numbers: When using the Advanced Manufacturing tablet to report production inventory, users can now generate an inspection queue that avoids duplicating lot or serial numbers. This improves traceability and ensures compliance with manufacturing standards.
Accurate Transaction Quantities
- Partial Transactions: The system now supports generating an inspection queue with correct transaction quantities for partial Item Receipts and Item Fulfillment Transactions. This is particularly useful in scenarios where inventory is received or fulfilled in multiple stages.
Workflow Enhancements
- Quarantine Workflow Updates: Users can modify inventory status as part of the Enhanced Receipt Quarantine Workflow without requiring a bin transfer. This simplification can lead to improved inventory management practices.
Ad-Hoc Process Improvements
- Correct Line Numbers: The ad-hoc process can now generate inspection queues that reflect the correct transaction line numbers, reducing confusion and potential errors in inspection reporting.
Certificate of Analysis (COA) Improvements
- Full Quantity Display: The Quality Management SuiteApp now displays the complete quantity in Certificate of Analysis documents, which is essential for accurate quality reporting and compliance documentation.
Usability Enhancements
- Default Saved Search: Users can designate a default saved search when utilizing Tablet view, allowing for quicker access to frequently used data.
- Inspection Queue Detail Enhancements: The Quality Management SuiteApp also provides the ability to display assignee and priority values in the inspection queue details, helping teams prioritize tasks more effectively.
Who This Affects
- Administrators: Required for configuration adjustments to workflows.
- Quality Control Managers: Essential for managing and reporting on production quality.
- Manufacturing Operations: Daily operations will benefit from improved inventory and inspection management.
Key Takeaways
- The Quality Management SuiteApp improvements in 2023.2 enhance inspection processes and reporting accuracy.
- Users will benefit from simplified workflows and more accurate transaction handling.
- The updates facilitate better management of inventory quality and compliance reporting.
Source: Quality Management Improvements and Fixes — NetSuite Release Notes PDF. This article was generated from official Oracle documentation and enriched with additional context and best practices.