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Non-Conformance Report (NCR)

Document and manage quality defects, deviations, and non-conforming products or processes.

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About This Template

The Non-Conformance Report (NCR) is a fundamental quality control tool for identifying, documenting, and dispositioning products or processes that don't meet specifications. This template captures detailed information about the defect, affected quantity, root cause, and disposition decision (use-as-is, rework, scrap, return to supplier). NCRs provide traceability for quality issues, support containment actions to prevent shipment of defective products, and trigger corrective actions to prevent recurrence. The report also documents costs associated with non-conformances, helping quantify the cost of poor quality and justify improvement investments.

Key Features

Detailed non-conformance description and evidence
Affected quantity and lot/serial number tracking
Disposition options (scrap, rework, use-as-is, return)
Containment actions to prevent further impact
Root cause analysis documentation
Cost tracking for quality failure cost analysis

How to Use This Template

Ideal For

Quality inspectors documenting defects
Production supervisors reporting process problems
Receiving inspectors rejecting incoming materials
Quality managers tracking quality performance metrics

Common Use Cases

Reporting in-process defects found during production
Documenting final inspection failures
Rejecting non-conforming materials from suppliers
Recording customer complaints and returned products

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