Quality Control Cost Estimator
Calculate total quality control costs including prevention and failure costs
Quality Control Costs
Enter all QC-related costs
Quality Cost Categories
Prevention Costs:
- Quality planning and process design
- Training and development
- Inspection and testing equipment
- Quality audits and certifications
Failure Costs:
- Rework and scrap
- Warranty claims and returns
- Customer complaints handling
- Lost sales and reputation damage
Best Practice: Aim for 70-80% prevention costs vs 20-30% failure costs. Investing in prevention typically yields better long-term savings.