Review

Overview

Below is a business-focused explanation of the “Review” report, written for practical use within Dafater.

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Report: Review

Module: Quality Management
Report Type: Management Review Report
Based On: Quality Action

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What Business Information This Report Provides

The Review report gives management a clear overview of quality-related actions that require review, follow-up, or decision-making. It consolidates information from quality actions raised due to inspections, audits, complaints, or internal process gaps, and shows their current review status.

This report helps businesses understand: - Which quality issues are under review - Whether corrective or preventive actions are progressing as planned - Where delays, bottlenecks, or recurring quality problems exist - The overall effectiveness of the quality management process

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When and Why to Use This Report

When to Use It

• During quality review meetings
• In management review cycles
• Before external or internal audits
• When tracking corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• While evaluating quality performance trends

Why It Is Important

• Ensures quality issues are not overlooked
• Supports accountability for assigned actions
• Helps prevent repeated defects or compliance failures
• Provides evidence of continuous improvement efforts

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Key Columns and Their Business Meaning

While column names may vary slightly, the report typically includes:

• Quality Action ID
  Unique reference for each quality-related action, useful for tracking and follow-up.

• Action Type
  Indicates whether the action is corrective, preventive, or improvement-related. Helps assess the nature of quality issues.

• Source / Reference
  Shows where the issue originated (inspection, audit, complaint, process review), helping identify problem areas.

• Description of Issue
  A summary of the quality concern under review, giving context to decision-makers.

• Assigned To
  The responsible person or department, supporting accountability.

• Review Status
  Shows whether the action is pending review, approved, rejected, or completed.

• Target Completion Date
  The expected closure date, used to monitor delays or overdue actions.

• Actual Completion Date
  Indicates how efficiently quality actions are being closed.

• Severity or Priority
  Helps management focus on high-risk or business-critical quality issues.

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Available Filters and Their Business Purpose

Common filters include:

• Date Range
  Focus on actions raised or reviewed within a specific period.

• Review Status
  Identify pending, overdue, or completed quality reviews.

• Assigned Department or Person
  Evaluate responsibility and workload distribution.

• Action Type
  Separate corrective actions from preventive or improvement initiatives.

• Priority / Severity
  Highlight high-impact quality issues requiring immediate attention.

These filters allow management to narrow down data for targeted analysis and faster decisions.

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How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions

• High number of pending reviews
  Indicates delays in decision-making or lack of ownership.

• Repeated issues from the same source
  Suggests deeper process or training problems.

• Overdue actions
  Highlight compliance risks and potential customer dissatisfaction.

• Mostly low-priority actions
  Indicates stable quality performance with manageable risks.

• Improving closure timelines
  Reflects better operational discipline and effective quality governance.

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Common Use Cases and Scenarios

• Management Review Meetings
  Use the report to assess quality performance and approve or escalate actions.

• Audit Preparation
  Demonstrate that quality issues are reviewed, tracked, and resolved systematically.

• Process Improvement Initiatives
  Identify patterns that require process redesign or policy updates.

• Accountability Reviews
  Evaluate how departments or individuals are managing assigned quality actions.

• Risk Management
  Focus leadership attention on high-priority quality risks before they impact customers or compliance.

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Business Value Summary

The Review report in Dafater enables leadership to maintain control over quality actions, ensure timely reviews, and drive continuous improvement. It transforms quality data into actionable insights, supporting informed decisions that protect customer trust, compliance, and operational excellence.

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Report Information

• Module: Quality Management
• Related DocType: Quality Action
• Report Type: Query Report
• Standard: Yes