Quality Module Reporting in Odoo 18
By Braincuber Team
Published on December 26, 2025
Manufacturing companies shipping defective products lose customer trust, face warranty claims, and damage brand reputation—often discovering quality issues only after customer complaints. Without systematic quality tracking, problems repeat: the same defects occur batch after batch because no one analyzes failure patterns, identifies root causes, or tracks whether corrective actions actually work. Quality inspections become paperwork exercises instead of data-driven improvement processes.
Odoo 18's Quality Module Reporting transforms reactive firefighting into proactive quality management. With real-time dashboards tracking inspection pass/fail rates, alert systems flagging non-conformities instantly, and trend analysis revealing recurring defect patterns, quality teams gain visibility to prevent issues before they reach customers—while maintaining complete traceability for audits and compliance.
Quality Reporting Features:
- Quality Checks analysis (passed, failed, in progress)
- Quality Alerts management and root cause tracking
- Multiple view modes (Graph, Pivot, Kanban, List, Calendar)
- Real-time KPI dashboards (defect rates, inspection frequency)
- Integration with Manufacturing and Inventory modules
- Export capabilities (Excel, PDF) for audits
Understanding Quality Module Components
Odoo 18's Quality module consists of two main reporting areas that work together to maintain product standards:
Quality Checks
Scheduled inspections at defined control points
- Triggered by operations (receiving, production, shipping)
- Measurement-based (dimensions, weight, temperature)
- Pass/Fail/Measure status tracking
- Linked to specific products, lots, or work orders
Quality Alerts
Non-conformity incidents requiring action
- Created when defects/issues are identified
- Root cause analysis documentation
- Corrective action assignment and tracking
- Full traceability to vendors, batches, customers
Accessing Quality Reporting
Navigation
- Navigate to
Qualitymodule from app menu - Click
Reportingin top navigation - Select either:
Quality Checks- Inspection analysisQuality Alerts- Non-conformity tracking
Data Source: Reports pull real-time data from quality control points, inspection results, and alert records across all operations.
Quality Checks Reporting
Quality Checks reporting provides comprehensive analysis of all inspection activities with multiple visualization options.
Graph View Analysis
Visual representation of inspection outcomes and quality trends.
Available Measures:
Count
Total number of inspections
Quantity Passed
Total units that passed inspection
Quantity Failed
Total units that failed inspection
Quantity Tested
Total units inspected
Measure
Actual measurement values
Testing Percentage Within Lot
% of lot sampled for inspection
Min/Max Tolerance
Acceptable specification limits
Done
Completed inspections
Graph Visualization Options
Bar Chart
Compare counts by status or product
Line Chart
Track quality trends over time
Pie Chart
Show pass/fail distribution
Sorting Options: Stacked, Ascending, or Descending order for data organization.
Pivot View for Deep Analysis
Pivot tables enable multi-dimensional analysis by product, status, control point, and team.
Pivot Table Features:
- Expand Dimensions: Click
+button to add:- Status (Passed, Failed, In Progress)
- Product
- Control Point
- Finished Lot/Serial Number
- Quality Team
- Custom Groups
- Flip Axis: Swap rows and columns for different perspectives
- Expand All: Show full hierarchy at once
- Download Excel: Export to
.xlsxfor offline analysis - Insert in Spreadsheet: Create Odoo spreadsheet for further calculations
Kanban View
Visual pipeline showing quality checks organized by status stages.
To Do
Pending inspections
In Progress
Currently being inspected
Done
Completed checks
Click New button in Kanban view to create quality checks manually.
List View
Detailed tabular view showing all quality check records with filtering and search capabilities.
Quality Alerts Reporting
Quality Alerts track non-conformities requiring corrective action, from defect identification to resolution.
Alert Lifecycle
Alert Creation
Non-conformity detected during inspection or operation
Assignment
Alert assigned to responsible team or individual
Root Cause Analysis
Investigation to identify underlying problem source
Corrective Action
Implementation of solution to prevent recurrence
Resolution
Alert closed with documented outcome
Alert Information Captured
- Product Details: Affected product, variant, lot/serial number
- Source: Work order, manufacturing order, purchase order, vendor
- Description: Detailed explanation of the non-conformity
- Root Cause: Identified underlying reason for defect
- Corrective Actions: Steps taken to resolve and prevent future issues
- Status: New, In Progress, Resolved, Closed
- Priority: Low, Normal, High, Critical
Alert View Modes
| View Type | Purpose | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Graph | Visual trends (alert count by status, product, priority) | Executive dashboards |
| Pivot | Multi-dimensional analysis by team, date, root cause | Trend analysis, audits |
| Kanban | Pipeline view by status stages | Daily team workflow |
| List | Detailed records with all fields | Investigation, reporting |
| Calendar | Time-based view of alert creation and deadlines | Schedule management |
Creating Alerts
Quality alerts can be created from multiple sources:
- From Quality Checks: Automatically when inspection fails
- From Quality Alert View: Click
Newbutton for manual creation - From Work Orders: Direct link when defect identified during production
- From Customer Returns: Linked to returned products
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Quality reporting enables tracking of critical metrics that drive continuous improvement:
First Pass Yield (FPY)
% of products passing inspection on first attempt
Goal: Maximize to reduce rework costs
Defect Rate
Number of defects per 1000 units produced
Goal: Minimize through process improvements
Inspection Frequency
Number of checks performed per product/operation
Goal: Balance thoroughness with efficiency
Alert Resolution Time
Average days from alert creation to closure
Goal: Faster resolution prevents recurring defects
Integration with Other Modules
Quality reporting's power comes from seamless integration across Odoo's ecosystem:
Manufacturing Integration
- Quality checks triggered at work order stages
- Production can't continue until checks pass
- Alerts linked to specific manufacturing batches
Inventory Integration
- Receipt inspections before stock acceptance
- Lot/serial number traceability
- Quarantine management for failed items
Purchase Integration
- Vendor quality performance tracking
- Supplier corrective action requests
- Purchase order quality specifications
Sales Integration
- Pre-shipment final inspections
- Customer return quality analysis
- Quality certificates for sales orders
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
Odoo 18's Quality Module Reporting transforms reactive quality control into proactive quality management. With comprehensive tracking of both routine inspections and non-conformities, multiple visualization options for different stakeholder needs, and seamless integration with manufacturing and inventory operations, quality teams gain the visibility needed to prevent defects before they reach customers.
The combination of real-time dashboards, drill-down analysis capabilities, and export options for compliance documentation ensures that quality data drives continuous improvement while maintaining audit-ready traceability. Whether you're aiming for ISO certification, reducing warranty claims, or simply building a culture of quality excellence, Odoo's reporting tools provide the foundation for data-driven decision-making.
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