Setting Up Quality Management

This chapter provides an overview of quality management setup and discusses how to:

Set up test result names.
Set up test conversions.
Set up test definitions and result durations.
Set up test equipment.
Set up test consumables.
Set up test panels.

Understanding Quality Management Setup

Before you use the JD Edwards Blend Management system, you must set up information that directs the system to accommodate specific business requirements. For example, you must set up the quality tests that you will perform on a lot of wine, as well as the equipment and consumables that you will use during the test. You can also set up the time durations after which test results expire. Additionally, you can group tests into panels and test results into test result names.

The JD Edwards Blend Management system integrates with the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Quality Management system. You must activate the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Quality Management system before using the JD Edwards Blend Management system.

You should set up the functionality for quality testing for the JD Edwards Blend Management system in this order:

Test result names.
Test conversion.
Test definition and result duration.
Test equipment.
Test consumables.
Test panels.

Prerequisite

Activate quality control.

See Activating EnterpriseOne Quality Management.

Common Fields Used in This Chapter

Allowed Maximum	Enter the highest value for a passing test result.
Allowed Minimum	Enter the lowest value for a passing test result.
Conversion ID or Result Conversion ID	Enter the conversion table ID to use to convert a test result to a common unit of measure. The common unit of measure is defined in test result names. For example, if you enter a test value in degrees Fahrenheit, the test result name is defined as degrees Celsius. The system stores both the entered and converted test results.
Description	Enter brief information, a remark, or an explanation about the test result.
Display Decimals	Enter a value to designate the number of decimals in the amount or quantity fields that appear.
Numeric	Select to indicate that the result value is numeric and right justified. Clear to indicate that the result value is alphanumeric and left justified. Tests that use alphanumeric result values can have user-defined code (UDC) tables set up that contain alpha to numeric translations. The purpose of these tables is to supply result evaluations with a way of determining whether a result is within the range of the minimum and maximum values.
Preferred Maximum	Enter the highest value for the preferred test result. This value must be less than or equal to the value that you enter in the Allowed Maximum field. Use the preferred maximum value to measure quality to a more precise specification than a customer requests. Processing options for the Certificate of Analysis (R37900) program enable you to print the preferred value on the Certificate of Analysis report. Processing options for the Test Revisions (P3701) program enable you to evaluate samples against the preferred values.
Preferred Minimum	Enter the lowest value for the preferred test result. This value must be greater than or equal to the value that you enter in the Allowed Minimum field. Use the preferred minimum value to measure quality to a more precise specification than a customer requests. Processing options for the Certificate of Analysis (R37900) program enable you to print the preferred value on the Certificate of Analysis report. Processing options for the Test Revisions (P3701) program enable you to evaluate samples against the preferred values.
Product Code	Enter a UDC (98/SY) that identifies a system. Values include: 01: Address Book. 03B: Accounts Receivable. 04: Accounts Payable. 09: General Accounting. 11: Multicurrency.
Result UOM (result unit of measure)	Enter a UDC (37/UM) to identify the unit of measure for a test result. Examples of units of measure include barrels, boxes, cubic yards, gallons, and hours.
Target	Enter the target or preferable test result within the test results range. The system does not validate against a target value; this field is for informational purposes only.
Test ID (test identification)	Enter the unique identifier for a test that you perform on an item. For example, you can enter COL for color test or CL-2 for a clarity test.
Test Result Name	Enter the name for the test result.
User Defined Codes	Enter a code that identifies the table that contains user-defined codes. The table is also referred to as a UDC type.

Setting Up Test Result Names

This section provides an overview of test result names setup and discusses how to set up test result names.

Understanding Test Result Names Setup

You can set up test result names to group similar tests with different test definitions (a set of test specifications). For example, you might have a pH test with a test definition that requires you to use a test strip and another pH test with a test definition that requires you to use a meter. The test definitions are different, but the result from each test is a pH result.

Test result names can help simplify inquiry, reporting, and blend rules. For example, you might want to review and compare test results for all pH tests. You can use the pH test result name to do this without inquiring on each test individually. You can also add a blend rule to the test result name instead of adding it to each test individually. For example, you add a blend rule to the pH test result name, and the system applies the blend rule to all tests that comprise the pH test result name.

This diagram illustrates how you might group pH tests:

Example of a test result name

The system stores test result names in the Test Result Name (F37013) table.

Forms Used to Set Up Test Result Names

Form Name	FormID	Navigation	Usage
Work With Test Result Name	W37013A	Quality Management Setup (G31B41), Test Result Names	Review existing test result names.
Test Result Name Revisions	W37013B	Click Add on the Work With Test Result Name form.	Set up the test result names for the quality tests that you perform.

Setting Up Test Result Names

Access the Test Result Name Revisions form.

Blend Rule

Select a UDC to indicate the blending rule for results. Values are:

AVERG: Weighted average of blend lots.

EQUAL: Equal lots else blank.

LARGE: Largest value of blend lots.

LRLOT: Value from largest lot.

NOCAL: No calculation - value is blank.

SMALL: Smallest value of blend lots.

SUM: Sum values for all blend lots.

These values are stored in the QA Result Blend Rules UDC table (31BQB).

Note. The special handling codes assigned to these UDC values determine which blend rules are used in the business functions. You can change the UDC values, but you cannot change the special handling codes.

Setting Up Test Conversions

This section provides an overview of test conversion setup and discusses how to set up test conversions.

Understanding Test Conversion Setup

You must set up test conversions for those tests for which the test definition unit of measure is different than the test result name unit of measure. For example, you perform a pH test using a test strip, and the test result is yellow. You set up test conversions to convert the value of a color to a numeric value in the system.

The system uses the converted results to display a common measurement for reports and inquiries. The system uses the converted result during blending. The types of conversions include:

Single value: the system converts the value that you enter to a corresponding value.
Range: the system converts the value that you enter to a corresponding value within a range.

The range must be numeric.
Formula: the system uses a formula to convert the value (for example, to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius).

These tables illustrate the conversion:

Test Definition	Result Name	Conversion ID	Test Result	Converted Result
pH test strip	pH	Test strip to meter	Yellow	4.0
pH meter	pH		3.0	3.0

Conversion ID	From Value	Converted Value
Test strip to meter	Yellow	4.0
Test strip to meter	Green	7.0

The system stores test conversions in the Test Result Conversions (F37014) and Test Result Conversion Tables (F37015) tables.

Forms Used to Set Up Test Conversions

Form Name	FormID	Navigation	Usage
Work With Result Conversions	W37014A	Quality Management Setup (G31B41), Test Conversions	Review existing test result conversions.
Conversion Table Revisions	W37014C	Click Add on the Work With Result Conversions form.	Set up the test conversions to convert the result values to the common unit of measure defined in test result names.

Setting Up Test Conversions

Access the Conversion Table Revisions form.

Type

Enter a UDC (37/CT) that identifies the type of conversion. For example, enter 1 for a single value and 2 for a range of values.

Business Function

Enter the name of the custom business function that contains the calculation. Use the source file, Quality Result Conversion Template (B31B9050), as a template to create custom functions.

From Value

Enter a result that the system uses for the conversion.

To Value

Enter the end value in a range. For example, if 1 to 10 is the range, enter 10 in this field.

Converted Value

Enter the conversion value for a single value or range of values.

Setting Up Test Definitions and Result Durations

This section provides an overview of test definitions and result durations setup and discusses how to set up test definitions and result durations.

Understanding Test Definitions and Result Durations Setup

You must set up test definitions and result durations in the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Quality Management system for the quality tests that you perform on a blend lot. For example, before you can enter test data for a pH test, you must set up an acceptable quantity, and percentage and result ranges for the test.

You can enter sample information, such as number and size of samples, how many tests the sample has to pass, sampling method, and sampling container.

You can also define a change threshold that enables you to compare previous and current test results and to evaluate the significance of the changes.

Forms Used to Set Up Test Definitions and Result Durations

Form Name	FormID	Navigation	Usage
Work With Test Definitions	W3701D	Quality Management Setup (G31B41), Test Revisions	Review existing test definitions.
Test Definition Revisions	W3701A	Click Add on the Work With Test Definitions form.	Set up test definitions and result durations.

Setting Up Test Definitions and Result Durations

Access the Test Definition Revisions form.

Definition Tab

Select the Definition tab.

Test Type	Select Required, and result values must be within the allowable range for the test to pass. The system does not allow an item to pass quality inspection until you enter results for each required test. Select Optional, and result values are optional during results entry. The system does not require the entry of a result for each optional test. However, if you enter failing results, the item fails quality inspection. Select Guaranteed, and result values are optional during results entry. You can control whether guaranteed tests appear as you enter test results with the Display Test field on the Test Revisions form. In addition, guaranteed tests print on the Certificate of Analysis.
Display/Evaluate Test	Enter 0, and the system does not display tests when using the Test Results Revisions or result inquiry programs. This value is allowed only for tests of type G (guaranteed). Enter 1 to display all occurrences of a test when using result inquiry programs. To provide for the entry of result values, all occurrences of a test appear on Test Results Revisions form. The system uses all result values to determine if a lot passes or fails. Enter 2 to display only the average result record when using result inquiry programs. All occurrences of a test appear on the Test Results Revisions form. The system uses only the average test result to determine if a lot passes or fails. Enter 3 to display the last occurrence of a test when using result inquiry programs. The last occurrence is the test result last entered on the Test Results Revisions form. The system uses only the last test result to determine if a lot passes or fails.
Print Test	Enter 0, and the test will not print on the Certificate of Analysis. Enter 1 to print all occurrences of a test on the Certificate of Analysis. Enter 2 to print only the average test result record when printing the Certificate of Analysis. Enter 3 to print the last occurrence of a test when printing the Certificate of Analysis. The last occurrence is the test results record that was entered last using the Test Results Revisions program.
Print Text	Select to print the generic text associated with this test from the Test Results Revisions program on the Certificate of Analysis. Clear this field and the system does not print any generic text associated with this test from the Test Results Revisions program on the Certificate of Analysis.
Lab	Specify the lab where the test is performed. This is the default lab for this test when you create quality test operations.
Number of Samples	Enter the number of samples to take for the test.
Sample Percentage	Enter the percentage of an order quantity, which determines the number of samples to create in the Test Results Revisions program. For example, if the sample percentage is 50 percent and the order quantity is 10, then the system creates five samples in the Test Results Revisions program. Use either this field or the Number of Samples field to control how many samples to create. You can use this field only with the order mode of the Test Results Revisions program. If the sample percentage is 100 percent, then you must test every unit in the order. Do not enter values in the Accept Percentage or Accept Quantity fields because all units on the order must pass for the lot to pass.
Sample Size	Enter the quantity of one sample to take for the test. The system does not use this field; it is for information only.
Accept Quantity	Leave blank to accept the percentage or enter 1 to display or evaluate. This value indicates the quantity of tests that must pass for the test sample to pass quality control. The system evaluates this value when the sample percentage is not equal to 100. To use this accept quantity value, you must complete these fields on the Test Definitions form accordingly.
Accept Percentage	Leave blank to accept the percentage or enter 1 to display or evaluate. This value indicates the percentage of tests that must pass for the sample to pass quality control. The system evaluates this value when the sample percentage is not equal to 100. To use the accept percentage value, you must complete the fields on the Test Definitions form accordingly.
Sample Size UOM (sample size unit of measure)	Enter an identifying value for the unit of measure for a sample that you test. Examples of units of measure include barrels, gallons, hours, and cubic yards.
Sample Method	Specify what method should be used to take samples for this test. For example, you can indicate that samples should be taken from the top of the tank. Sample methods are set up in the Sample Method UDC table (37/SM).
Consolidate	Specify whether you want to allow samples to be consolidated automatically when they are created. If consolidation is permitted, you can indicate whether the consolidation is for reuse in another test, or cumulative so that it can be collected in the same container. Values are: Blank: Do not consolidate samples. 1: Consolidate for reuse. 2: Consolidate cumulatively.
Container	Specify the type of container in which to store the sample. You can set up containers in the Sample Container UDC table (37/CR).
Closure	Specify the device that should be used to close the sample container. For example, the sample container might be corked or have a wax seal. You can set up closure devices in the Sample Closure UDC table (37/CL).

Result Ranges Tab

Select the Result Ranges tab.

Change Threshold Percent

Specify a variation percentage between previous and current test results that you consider permissible. When you enter test results, the system uses this value to validate the test results.

You can set up change thresholds only for numeric results. If you attempt to enter a change threshold percentage for a non-numeric result, the system issues an error.

Result Duration

Enter the number of days that the test result is valid. The system uses this value to determine the result expiration date.

Descriptions Tab

Select the Descriptions tab.

Under the Category Codes heading, categorize tests into groups for reporting purposes.

ASTM Reference (American Society of Testing Material reference)	Identifies a recommended testing procedure of the American Society of Testing Material.
Test Method	Enter a description of how to run a quality test. The test method is useful to both the company's Quality Control department and the customers. For example: Test: Viscosity Method: RVF #4 @10RPM Text: Run the viscosity test on an? RVF viscometer with a number 4 spindle at 10 revolutions per minute.
Property	Enter the item attribute that is being tested.
Test Duration	Enter the number of days it takes to complete a test.

Setting Up Test Equipment

This section provides an overview of test equipment and discusses how to set up test equipment.

Understanding Test Equipment Setup

You can set up the equipment that you plan to use for quality tests in order for the system to associate the test equipment with an operation. For example, if you use a meter to perform a pH test, you enter the data about the meter in the system. This data is only for informational purposes. You can then attach this equipment to a test definition. The system stores equipment data in the Test Equipment (F37011) table.

Form Used to Set Up Test Equipment

Form Name	FormID	Navigation	Usage
Test Equipment Revisions	W37011B	Select Equipment from the Row menu on the Work With Test Definitions form.	Set up equipment to use during quality tests.

Setting Up Test Equipment

Access the Test Equipment Revisions form.

Asset Number

Enter an eight-digit number that uniquely identifies an asset.

Setting Up Test Consumables

This section provides an overview of test consumables setup and discusses how to set up test consumables.

Understanding Test Consumables Setup

You set up the testing consumables that you plan to use for quality tests. For example, if you use litmus paper or latex gloves when performing a pH test, you must set up these consumable items in the system. You can then attach these consumables to a test definition. This setup enables the system to relieve inventory for the consumables when you close a blend operation. The system stores the information for these items in the Test Consumables (F37012) table.

Form Used to Set Up Test Consumables

Form Name	FormID	Navigation	Usage
Consumable Revisions	W37012B	Quality Management Setup (G31B41), Test Consumables Click Add on the Work with Consumables form.	Set up test consumables for performing quality tests.

Form Name

FormID

Navigation

Usage

Consumable Revisions

W37012B

Quality Management Setup (G31B41), Test Consumables

Click Add on the Work with Consumables form.

Set up test consumables for performing quality tests.

Setting Up Test Consumables

Access the Consumable Revisions form.

Item Number

Enter an identifier for the item. The system assigns this number to an item. It can be in short, long, or third-item number format.

Equip Cons Quantity (equipment consumable quantity)

Enter a value for the quantity of the item that a piece of equipment consumes during its operational use.

UOM (unit of measure)

Enter a UDC (00/UM) to identify the unit of measure that the system uses to express the quantity of an item. For example, enter EA for each or KG for kilogram.

Setting Up Test Panels

This section provides an overview of test panel setup and discusses how to set up test panels.

Understanding Test Panel Setup

After you define tests, you can set up test panels for the quality tests that you perform. You use test panels to group routine tests. For example, if you routinely perform a pH test and an alcohol test, you can create a test panel for these tests. You can enter one or more tests panels for a configured operation.

For each panel, you can define:

Name.
Description.
The tests to include in the panel.

The system stores the information for these items in the Specifications Definitions Master (F3702) and the Specifications Detail (F37021) table.

Forms Used to Set Up Test Panels

Form Name	FormID	Navigation	Usage
Work With Specifications	W3702A	Quality Management Setup (G31B41), Panel Revisions	Review existing test panels.
Specification Revisions	W3702C	Click Add on the Work With Specifications form.	Set up test panels for a group of quality tests.

Setting Up Test Panels

Access the Specification Revisions form.

Panel ID (panel identification)

Enter the unique identification for a set of tests that you perform (for example, fermentation tests).

Revision Level

Displays an alphanumeric character that represents the number of revisions to a panel. To avoid overlapping revisions, the system verifies that the start dates of revisions are greater than the end dates of other revisions.

Status

Enter a UDC (00/WS) to indicate the approval status.

Code 1, Code 2, Code 3, Code 4, and Code 5

Complete any of these fields to categorize tests into groups.

Seq (sequence)

Enter a number used to determine the sort order of tests.

Test Identification

Use this field (as well as the Seq field) to group the tests within a panel.

Type	Enter a UDC (37/CT) that identifies the type of conversion. For example, enter 1 for a single value and 2 for a range of values.
Business Function	Enter the name of the custom business function that contains the calculation. Use the source file, Quality Result Conversion Template (B31B9050), as a template to create custom functions.
From Value	Enter a result that the system uses for the conversion.
To Value	Enter the end value in a range. For example, if 1 to 10 is the range, enter 10 in this field.
Converted Value	Enter the conversion value for a single value or range of values.

Item Number	Enter an identifier for the item. The system assigns this number to an item. It can be in short, long, or third-item number format.
Equip Cons Quantity (equipment consumable quantity)	Enter a value for the quantity of the item that a piece of equipment consumes during its operational use.
UOM (unit of measure)	Enter a UDC (00/UM) to identify the unit of measure that the system uses to express the quantity of an item. For example, enter EA for each or KG for kilogram.

Panel ID (panel identification)	Enter the unique identification for a set of tests that you perform (for example, fermentation tests).
Revision Level	Displays an alphanumeric character that represents the number of revisions to a panel. To avoid overlapping revisions, the system verifies that the start dates of revisions are greater than the end dates of other revisions.
Status	Enter a UDC (00/WS) to indicate the approval status.
Code 1, Code 2, Code 3, Code 4, and Code 5	Complete any of these fields to categorize tests into groups.
Seq (sequence)	Enter a number used to determine the sort order of tests.
Test Identification	Use this field (as well as the Seq field) to group the tests within a panel.