How to set up measure quality checks in Odoo 18 for accurate product inspection

Customers expect flawless products. 

A small variation in size, weight or other physical attributes can lead to returns, wasted raw materials, production delays and lost trust.

Think of a packaging company producing bottle caps. If the diameter is even slightly off, the caps won’t fit – and that’s an entire batch wasted.

This is where Measure Quality Checks in Odoo 18 become a game-changer. 

They give you the tools to define measurement standards, set tolerances and automatically validate each product’s accuracy before it leaves your production floor.At Pragmatic Techsoft, we’ve seen businesses slash defect rates by up to 40% within months simply by integrating automated quality measurement into their ERP processes.

What Are Measure Quality Checks in Odoo?

Odoo’s Quality module offers different types of checks  – Pass/Fail, Take a Picture, Measure, etc. The Measure type focuses specifically on numeric or dimensional accuracy.

In simple terms –

• You define what the ideal measurement is (Norm).
• You decide how much deviation is acceptable (Tolerance).
• Odoo prompts inspectors to take the measurement and records it
• The system automatically determines whether it passes or fails.

💡 Example –
If your ideal length for a wooden plank is 100 cm and your tolerance is ±0.5 cm –

• Pass : 99.7 cm ✅
• Fail : 101 cm ❌ 

This automated validation removes guesswork and makes the process objective, auditable and consistent.

Why Measure Checks Are Better Than Manual Inspections

Many companies still rely on paper logs and manual quality checks, where inspectors record measurements and then decide if they are acceptable.

Problems with that approach :

• Human bias (“Close enough” mindset)
• Delayed detection of defects
• Missing records during audits
• Lack of real-time feedback to the production line

With Odoo :

• The system calculates pass/fail instantly.
• All results are digitally stored for traceability.

Failed checks trigger alerts or corrective actions immediately.

How Measure Quality Checks Work in Odoo – A Practical Walkthrough

Let’s go step-by-step through two main ways to create and use Measure Quality Checks in Odoo 18.

A. Creating a Single Measure Quality Check

This is ideal for one-off checks or specific product batches.

Steps :

1. Go to Quality → Quality Control → Quality Checks.
2. Click New.
3. Select Type = Measure.
4. Choose the Quality Team responsible (e.g., “Production QC”).
5. Write clear Instructions — e.g., “Measure the diameter using a calibrated digital caliper at room temperature.”
6. Save and process when ready.

B. Automating via Quality Control Points (QCP)

If you want checks to run automatically at specific stages – e.g., during production, at goods receipt or before shipment – QCPs are the way to go.

Steps –

1. Navigate to Quality → Quality Control → Control Points
2. Click New
3. Set Type = Measure
4. Define your Norm (ideal value) – e.g., 100 cm
5. Set your Tolerance :
   • From = 99.5 cm
   • To = 100.5 cm
6. Assign it to the right Operation (e.g., Manufacturing, Receipts)
7. Add precise Instructions for inspectors

Odoo will auto-generate checks at the defined operation stage.

Processing Measure Quality Checks – Three Scenarios

Once created, Measure Checks can be processed in different parts of Odoo, depending on your workflow.

Scenario 1 : On a Manufacturing Order

• Open the Manufacturing Order (MO).
• Click the Quality Checks button (purple).
• Enter the measurement → Odoo validates against tolerance.
• Pass → Continue production.
• Fail → Quality Check Failed pop-up appears with corrective action options.

Scenario 2 : On Inventory Operations

For inbound/outbound shipments:

• While processing a delivery or receipt, Odoo prompts for measurements before proceeding.
• This ensures non-conforming goods are caught before they enter or leave your facility.

Scenario 3 : On Work Orders in the Shop Floor Module

• When tied to a specific work order step, the check appears directly on the shop floor terminal.
• Operators enter measurements without leaving their workstation.
• Failures can trigger quality alerts and halt the workflow until resolved.
  

Real-World Use Case – Precision in Bottle Manufacturing

Company : A beverage packaging manufacturer
Challenge : Caps often failed to seal due to size variation.
Solution
Pragmatic Techsoft implemented Measure Quality Checks in Odoo at two stages:

1. Post-production – Checking diameter and height of caps.
2. Pre-shipment – Confirming packaging meets specs.

Results :

• Defect rate dropped from 7% to under 2%.
• Customer complaints reduced significantly.
• Production stoppages due to rework decreased.

Business Benefits of Measure Quality Checks in Odoo

• Improved Accuracy: Instant pass/fail feedback ensures consistent quality.
• Reduced Waste: Catch defects early before they consume more resources.
• Audit Compliance: Digital logs provide complete traceability for ISO, GMP, or industry-specific audits.
• Faster Resolution: Failures trigger alerts and corrective actions immediately.
• Process Standardization: All inspectors follow the same clear instructions.

Why partner with an experienced Odoo implementer

At Pragmatic Techsoft, we specialize in custom Odoo implementations with 16+ years of Odoo expertise for manufacturing and supply chain companies.

When it comes to Quality Checks, we :

• Configure norms & tolerances based on your industry benchmarks.
• Integrate checks seamlessly into production and inventory workflows.
• Automate alerts and reporting for failed checks.
• Train your team so the process is simple, fast, and error-proof.

We’ve worked with industries like :

• Automotive parts manufacturing
• Food & beverage packaging
• Electronics assembly
• Industrial equipment production

The result is always the same : Better quality, less waste, happier customers.

Build Quality into Every Product

Quality doesn’t happen by chance — it’s built into your process.
Odoo 18’s Measure Quality Checks make it possible to define, monitor, and enforce measurement standards effortlessly.

With Pragmatic Techsoft as your Odoo partner, you get more than just a software feature — you get a business-ready quality control system that adapts to your needs and scales with your growth.

📞 Talk to Our Odoo Quality Experts
Let us help you design and implement Measure Quality Checks that protect your brand and delight your customers.

FAQs

Q1. Can Measure Quality Checks work for both manufacturing and inventory?
Yes, they can be applied to any operation — production, incoming goods, outgoing shipments, or even service inspections.

Q2. What if my products have different measurement standards?
You can create multiple QCPs, each with its own norms and tolerances.

Q3. Do failed checks stop production?
They can, if configured that way. Odoo lets you choose between halting operations or logging the failure for review.

Q4. Is this feature available in all Odoo versions?
Measure Quality Checks are available in Odoo’s Quality module in supported versions (including 18).

Q5. How long does implementation take?
For a basic setup, it can be done in a few hours. Complex integrations with alerts, reports and multi-stage checks may take a few days.