What does inspection code M mean?

• A. Move to next stage
• B. Manufactured
• C. Maintenance required
• D. Missing

Answer: (A)

In an inspection workflow, codes attached to an inspection record tell the system what to do next with the item. An M code means Move to next stage: the item has passed the inspection and is approved to advance to the following step in the process. This keeps the production or quality flow moving smoothly, signaling that the item is fit for the next operation or for final shipment.

The other states describe different situations and would pause or alter the flow: Manufactured would indicate the item has already been produced, not that it has cleared inspection; Maintenance required signals a need for repair before proceeding; Missing points to incomplete data or components, which blocks progression until resolved.