Features
Ensuring high-quality standards is critical in manufacturing. The NOW Quality module by Datatex NOW ERP System provides an advanced software solution for quality assurance, seamlessly integrating with all relevant modules within our ultimate apparel software.
By embedding quality controls directly into operational workflows, manufacturers can monitor compliance, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent product quality across the entire supply chain.
Why is quality management critical in textile manufacturing?
Quality checks must be performed at the right moment across the entire production lifecycle – from raw material receipt to shipment of finished goods.
Without integrated quality controls, manufacturers risk delays, rework, compliance issues, and increased costs.
The Quality module ensures that inspections are triggered automatically and executed efficiently at every relevant process stage.
What is the NOW Quality module?
The NOW Quality module is a centralized quality assurance system that defines which tests must be performed, when they must occur, and how results are recorded.
It stores quality data in a structured and traceable way, enabling manufacturers to:
• monitor compliance
• perform statistical analysis
• identify trends
• continuously improve product quality
How does quality control work across the production lifecycle?
The module supports inbound, in-process, and outbound quality control, ensuring quality is monitored:
• upon receipt of raw materials
• during production and work-in-progress stages
• before shipment of finished goods
Quality checks are automatically generated based on predefined rules, reducing manual intervention and ensuring timely testing.
How are quality standards and tests defined?
Manufacturers can define custom quality standards for:
• individual products
• product groups
• specific customers or suppliers
Each test includes:
• dynamic parameters and acceptable ranges
• sampling rules and instructions
• reference and limit values
• internal and ISO-based specifications
This flexibility allows quality requirements to adapt to different products, customers, and regulatory contexts.
How does the module handle automation and alerts?
Based on activity within NOW ERP, the Quality module can automatically:
• generate quality requests
• notify quality teams in case of test failures
• calculate test status based on defined rules
• trigger corrective actions in real time
Notifications and alerts ensure that deviations are addressed immediately, minimizing downstream impact.
How are quality results tracked and analyzed?
All quality data is stored centrally and remains accessible across the system.
The module supports:
• historical traceability of quality results
• audit trails for compliance and certification
• statistical analysis of quality trends
• visibility into test execution status and outcomes
This enables faster root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality certificates and documentation
The Quality module allows manufacturers to generate customized quality certificates based on completed tests.
Certificates can:
• include only relevant tests
• exist in multiple versions
• be adapted to different customer or regulatory requirements
All documentation is generated digitally, eliminating paper-based processes and improving accessibility.
Key Features of the NOW Quality Module
• Inbound, In-Process, and Outbound Quality Control – Perform quality checks at every stage, from material receipt to production and shipment.
• Customizable Quality Standards – Define standards for individual products, product groups, and specific customer or supplier requirements.
• Automated Quality Requests – System-generated quality requests based on predefined rules ensure timely testing and compliance.
• Inline and End-of-Line Inspection – Monitor quality during production and at the final stage before shipment.
• Dynamic Test Parameters – Define multiple quality standards with specific parameters and acceptable ranges.
• Integrated Quality Analysis – Automatically compare actual values against predefined quality standards, ensuring compliance and quick response to deviations.
• Quality Certificates – Generate customized quality certificates based on completed tests for customer documentation.
• Seamless ERP Integration – Connect with production, inventory, and sales modules for real-time quality tracking and decision-making.
• Quality Data Import – Import quality data from external systems for accurate record-keeping and analysis.
• Automated Notifications & Alerts – Receive real-time alerts for test failures to ensure prompt corrective action.
• Historical Traceability – Maintain a complete quality history for audit trails, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
Benefits of the Quality module
• Superior Quality Control – Ensures high-quality standards through automated and real-time monitoring.
• Increased Customer Satisfaction – Enhances customer loyalty with consistently high-quality products.
• Regulatory Compliance – Supports adherence to international and industry-specific quality regulations.
• Cost Optimization – Reduces quality-related costs by identifying defects early in the process.
• Enhanced Traceability – Tracks quality results at every stage, ensuring transparency and accountability.
