Sample QC in Boxwise Inward/ Crossdocking Flow

• The implementation of a Sample QC workflow is integral to secure the quality and precision of items received in boxes. This is particularly crucial as the box-wise inward flow permits the direct GRN of boxes rather than individual items. Setting a specified percentage for sample QC at the supplier level is essential for validating the accuracy of Box and Item mapping in the system. Achieving the designated percentage result is a prerequisite for subsequent processes, such as Gate entry approval, ensuring stringent inventory control and the efficient streamlining of warehouse operations.

• The Sample QC workflow also offers clients the flexibility to skip the sample QC process for trusted suppliers. This strategic choice enables streamlined operations, allowing clients to bypass sample QC for suppliers with proven reliability.

• This approach enhances operational efficiency while upholding rigorous quality control when required, providing a customized solution aligned with the client's trust levels and established supplier relationships.

Key points highlighting the significance of sampling QC include:

1. Quality Assurance

   • Verify that the items inside the received boxes meet the specified quality standards set by the business.

2. Identify Defects

   • Detect any defects or discrepancies in a representative sample of boxes, allowing for timely corrective actions.

3. Accuracy Check

   • Confirm the accuracy of the received items by inspecting a portion of the boxes against the expected specifications.

4. Supplier Compliance

   • Ensure that suppliers comply with quality requirements, fostering accountability and maintaining strong partnerships.

5. Risk Mitigation

   • Mitigate the risk of accepting substandard or faulty items by conducting thorough quality checks on a subset of the received inventory.

6. Operational Efficiency

   • Improve overall operational efficiency by preventing the acceptance of defective items, reducing the likelihood of disruptions in downstream processes.

7. Customer Satisfaction

   • Enhance customer satisfaction by minimizing the chances of shipping out products with defects, ultimately improving the quality of goods delivered.

8. Data-Driven Decision-Making

   • Collect valuable data on the quality of received items through the sampling QC process, enabling data-driven decision-making for future orders and supplier relationships.

9. Compliance with Regulations

   • Adhere to industry regulations and standards by implementing quality control measures, ensuring that the business operates in accordance with legal requirements.

10. Continuous Improvement

    • Use insights gained from sampling QC to implement continuous improvement strategies, refining processes and minimizing the occurrence of quality issues over time.

11. Efficient Resource Utilization

    • Optimize resource utilization by focusing detailed inspections on a representative sample, balancing the need for rigorous quality control with efficient warehouse operations.

Sample QC Workflow

1. Defining the Supplier/ Customer Level Inspection parameters

2. Inspection

   1. Insection Picking

   2. Box Inspection

3. Gate Entry Approval