SAP Quality Management (QM)
Implement and run quality control processes to prevent defects and enable continuous improvement.
Overview
SAP Quality Management (QM) is a core component of the SAP S/4HANA and SAP ERP systems. It is designed to be integrated with other SAP modules like Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), and Sales & Distribution (SD). SAP QM helps businesses implement comprehensive quality control processes, from quality planning and inspection to quality control and notifications. It supports the entire supply chain, enabling inspections of incoming goods, in-process materials, and final products to ensure they meet defined quality standards and to manage any nonconformances.
✨ Key Features
- Quality Planning (Inspection Plans)
- Quality Inspection
- Quality Control
- Quality Notifications (for nonconformance management)
- Audit Management
- Test Equipment Management
- Supplier Quality Management (Quality Info Records)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native integration with all SAP logistics and manufacturing processes.
- Comprehensive, end-to-end process coverage within a single ERP system.
- Robust capabilities for audit trails and compliance in regulated industries.
Unique Value: Provides a fully integrated quality management solution within the core SAP ERP, ensuring seamless data flow and process control across the entire value chain.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- End-to-end quality management for companies running on SAP ERP.
- Regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and chemicals requiring tight process control.
- Complex manufacturing environments with multi-stage inspection processes.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies not using the SAP ecosystem.
- Small businesses that require a lightweight, standalone QMS.
🏆 Alternatives
Eliminates the need for separate QMS software and complex integrations for companies already invested in the SAP ecosystem, providing a single source of truth for quality data.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by SAP support plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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