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Made2Manage quality reports
Two reports we built: one finds everywhere else a defect could be, the other shows which vendors deliver when they promised.
John Pereira · PresidentNovember 2026
We built these reports for manufacturers running Made2Manage and SQL Server Reporting Services, and they are part of the reports library we draw on for every client. Each one is a starting point: we tailor the parameters, columns and layout to how your business actually runs.
Containment Report
When a defect is discovered, the Containment Report we built identifies every place that should be checked for it. It looks at jobs, shipments, receipts and on-hand quantities, not just for the part itself but up and down the bill of materials wherever that part is used. Quality control gets a clear list of where a defect may have spread.
Vendor Performance History
Our Vendor Performance History report tracks each vendor across their orders, from order date and quantity to received date, and the difference between the promised receipt date and the actual one.
Takeaways
- Containment looks up and down the BOM, not just at one part.
- Vendor history compares promised and actual receipt dates.
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