Flow quality management (Flow QM) is a logistical alternative to handling product in lots for the purpose of assessing and mitigating defects. It features a streamlined, automated acceptance sampling methodology, is built on empirical metrics, and facilitates timely, meaningful performance monitoring and management.

Flow QM also expedites output. It offers more precise and immediate, intentional control over the balance of inspection costs and quality improvement (essentially producer and consumer risks). Further, it is enabled by technological advances in computing speed, data storage, and software applications.

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