Filing an NCMR makes sure that everyone knows about the issue, and it helps the team track what went wrong and how to avoid it in the future.
The Non-Conformance Material Report (NCMR) is a crucial document for maintaining accountability and tracking material issues in any quality management system.
- Train Staff on Accurate Documentation: Ensure that your client’s team is properly trained to identify and document material issues accurately. The more detailed the NCMR, the easier it will be to resolve the issue and avoid future problems.
- Use Automation Tools: Where possible, automate the process of identifying non-conforming materials. Many ERP systems can flag materials that don’t meet predefined standards, allowing for quicker reporting.
- Track NCMR Trends: Encourage your clients to regularly review NCMR data to spot trends in non-conformance. If the same issue keeps coming up, it could point to a deeper problem in the supply chain or production process that needs addressing.
A well-maintained NCMR process is essential for continuous improvement and ensuring that quality standards are upheld.
Step 1: Navigate to Non-Conformance Material Report Section #
Start by logging into your Artintech ERP System. From the menu, scroll down to the Non-Conformance section. Click on it to navigate to Navigate to Non-Conformance Material Report Section under this section. Then, click on it to navigate to the Navigate to Non-Conformance Material Report page.
Step 2: Review and Add a NCMR #
In this page, you will see the list of non-conformance material reports and can review your desired one. To add a new one, click the ‘New’ button on the upper right corner to navigate to the Non-Conformance Material Reports Detail page.
By clicking the ‘X’ button besides the ‘New’ button, you can export the data into Excel to save it into the desired location on your computer.
Step 3: Fill in NCMR Detail #
Fill in all the necessary information such as NCMR Number, NCMR Phase, Initiated Date, Closed Date, Item, Part Name…
‘New’ button in the middle of right-hand side allows you to attach related documents.
You also will need to fill in Defect Description.
Step 4: Save the NCMR #
Once you have done, click the ‘Save’ button on the lower right corner.
