"Product quality planning" refers to the process of defining quality standards, goals, and procedures for manufacturing a product. This process involves identifying quality requirements, establishing testing procedures and criteria, planning quality control points in the production process, and developing measures for quality assurance and improvement.
Typical functions of software in the "product quality planning" area include:
Definition of quality standards: The software allows for the establishment of quality standards and specifications for the product, including technical requirements, performance characteristics, and testing procedures.
Setting quality goals: Setting measurable quality goals and metrics to assess product quality and ensure it meets customer requirements and expectations.
Quality planning: Developing a detailed plan for implementing quality goals, including defining activities, responsibilities, schedules, and resources.
Risk assessment: Conducting risk assessments to identify potential quality risks and plan appropriate measures for risk mitigation.
Defining testing procedures: Establishing testing procedures, criteria, and frequencies to ensure that product quality is monitored throughout the manufacturing process.
Documentation and tracking: Capturing and documenting quality data, test results, and deviations for later analysis and tracking.
Audit management: Managing quality audits and inspections to verify compliance with quality standards and procedures and uncover improvement opportunities.