{"id":1033,"date":"2026-05-20T18:35:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rewolucjaai.pl\/?page_id=1033"},"modified":"2026-05-20T18:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:49:08","slug":"title-pqm-pro-user-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rewolucjaai.pl\/?page_id=1033","title":{"rendered":"PQM Pro \u2013 User Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--\nTitle: PQM Pro \u2013 User Guide\nDescription: Full user guide for PQM Pro.\nSuggested URL slug: pqm-pro-user-guide\nPrepared for: rewolucjaai.pl \/ PQM English documentation\n--><\/p>\n<style>\n.pqm-doc{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.65;color:#1f2937;max-width:1040px;margin:0 auto;padding:24px}\n.pqm-doc h1{font-size:40px;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 18px;color:#111827}\n.pqm-doc h2{font-size:28px;line-height:1.25;margin:38px 0 14px;color:#111827}\n.pqm-doc h3{font-size:21px;line-height:1.35;margin:26px 0 10px;color:#111827}\n.pqm-doc p{margin:0 0 16px}\n.pqm-doc ul,.pqm-doc ol{margin:0 0 20px 24px;padding:0}\n.pqm-doc li{margin:6px 0}\n.pqm-doc code{background:#f3f4f6;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:6px}\n.pqm-doc pre{background:#111827;color:#f9fafb;padding:16px;border-radius:12px;overflow:auto}\n.pqm-doc pre code{background:transparent;border:0;color:inherit;padding:0}\n.pqm-doc .lead{font-size:19px;color:#374151;margin-bottom:24px}\n.pqm-doc .note{background:#f8fafc;border-left:5px solid #2563eb;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:10px;margin:22px 0}\n.pqm-doc .warning{background:#fff7ed;border-left:5px solid #f97316;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:10px;margin:22px 0}\n.pqm-doc .success{background:#f0fdf4;border-left:5px solid #16a34a;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:10px;margin:22px 0}\n.pqm-doc .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:16px;margin:22px 0}\n.pqm-doc .card{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:16px;padding:18px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(15,23,42,.06)}\n.pqm-doc .toc{background:#f9fafb;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:16px;padding:18px;margin:26px 0}\n.pqm-doc .toc a{color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none}\n.pqm-doc table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:12px}\n.pqm-doc th,.pqm-doc td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pqm-doc th{background:#f3f4f6;color:#111827}\n.pqm-doc .muted{color:#6b7280}\n.pqm-doc .cta{background:#111827;color:#fff;padding:22px;border-radius:18px;margin:32px 0}\n.pqm-doc .cta h2,.pqm-doc .cta h3{color:#fff;margin-top:0}\n.pqm-doc .cta a{color:#bfdbfe}\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"pqm-doc\">\n<h1>PQM Pro \u2013 User Guide<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead\">PQM Pro extends the basic production queue system with advanced workflow management, email automation, richer reports, KPI, margin tracking, module support, update infrastructure and scalable production operations for companies that need more than a simple task list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc\">\n<strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#free-vs-pro\">Free vs Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#configuration\">Pro configuration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#workflow\">Production workflow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#email\">Email automation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reports\">Reports and KPI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#calendar\">Calendar and planning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#modules\">Modules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#implementation\">Implementation in a company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#maintenance\">Maintenance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"free-vs-pro\">Free vs Pro<\/h2>\n<p>PQM Free is designed for basic production task management. PQM Pro is designed for companies that want to use PQM as a daily production operations center.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Area<\/th>\n<th>PQM Free<\/th>\n<th>PQM Pro<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Tasks<\/td>\n<td>Basic production task management.<\/td>\n<td>Advanced task handling, costs, workflow, reports and integrations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Statuses<\/td>\n<td>Basic statuses.<\/td>\n<td>Advanced status-based automation and process control.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Email<\/td>\n<td>Basic notifications.<\/td>\n<td>Advanced triggers, templates, status rules and email queue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reports<\/td>\n<td>Basic reports.<\/td>\n<td>KPI, margins, loss tasks, trends and department analysis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Modules<\/td>\n<td>No full paid-module infrastructure.<\/td>\n<td>Module management, license-based access and module updates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Customer panel<\/td>\n<td>Basic customer-facing status view.<\/td>\n<td>More advanced customer communication and visibility control.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"configuration\">Pro configuration<\/h2>\n<p>After installing PQM Pro, configure company details, statuses, departments, notifications, customer panel behavior and reporting settings. In a real production environment, PQM should reflect the actual process used by the team.<\/p>\n<h3>Core settings<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>company name and contact details,<\/li>\n<li>company logo,<\/li>\n<li>default reporting settings,<\/li>\n<li>minimum and critical margin thresholds,<\/li>\n<li>email sender and notification settings,<\/li>\n<li>special statuses such as completed, cancelled and complaint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"workflow\">Production workflow<\/h2>\n<p>A workflow defines how a task moves through your company. It should answer simple questions: who receives the order, who prepares it, who produces it, who checks quality, who communicates with the customer and who closes the job.<\/p>\n<h3>Example workflow for a print shop<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>New order<\/strong> \u2013 staff creates a task.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File verification<\/strong> \u2013 prepress or DTP checks customer files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Production preparation<\/strong> \u2013 job parameters, materials and deadline are confirmed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Production<\/strong> \u2013 the work is executed by the relevant production department.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finishing<\/strong> \u2013 cutting, folding, laminating, packing or other finishing steps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality control<\/strong> \u2013 the job is checked before release.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ready for pickup or shipping<\/strong> \u2013 the customer can be notified.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Completed<\/strong> \u2013 the task is closed and included in reports.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"email\">Email automation<\/h2>\n<p>PQM Pro can send automated messages based on task events: task creation, status changes, completion, cancellation, complaint handling and other configured triggers.<\/p>\n<h3>Typical automations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>message to the customer when a task is created,<\/li>\n<li>internal notification when a task enters production,<\/li>\n<li>message to the customer when a task is completed,<\/li>\n<li>complaint notification,<\/li>\n<li>cancelled task notification,<\/li>\n<li>message after a specific status change,<\/li>\n<li>message after every status change if full transparency is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"reports\">Reports and KPI<\/h2>\n<p>PQM Pro reports help analyze more than task volume. They can support cost tracking, margin analysis, loss tasks, lead time, on-time performance and department efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3>Questions reports can answer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Which tasks are profitable?<\/li>\n<li>Which jobs are loss-making?<\/li>\n<li>How many tasks are currently in progress?<\/li>\n<li>How long does a typical job take?<\/li>\n<li>Which department creates bottlenecks?<\/li>\n<li>Are tasks completed on time?<\/li>\n<li>How does production volume change over time?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"calendar\">Calendar and planning<\/h2>\n<p>The calendar provides a time-based view of tasks and deadlines. It helps production managers see upcoming work, risky deadlines and possible overloads.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"modules\">Modules<\/h2>\n<p>PQM modules extend the core system with optional features such as NASA+ Analytics, independent Orders, Warehouse, Communication, Invoicing and other business-specific tools. Modules are best installed as separate WordPress plugins that depend on PQM.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"implementation\">Implementation in a company<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Install PQM Pro on a staging environment first.<\/li>\n<li>Configure real statuses and departments.<\/li>\n<li>Test several tasks from start to finish.<\/li>\n<li>Test email notifications.<\/li>\n<li>Test the customer panel.<\/li>\n<li>Review reports and costs.<\/li>\n<li>Train staff users.<\/li>\n<li>Move the process to production only after testing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"maintenance\">Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p>PQM Pro should be updated together with WordPress, WooCommerce if used, and all active PQM modules. Before major updates, create a full backup of files and database. For production environments, test major updates on staging first.<\/p>\n<div class=\"success\">\n<p><strong>Key Pro principle:<\/strong> PQM becomes valuable when task data is accurate. If statuses, costs, deadlines and notes are updated consistently, PQM becomes a real production control center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PQM Pro \u2013 User Guide PQM Pro extends the basic production queue system with advanced workflow management, email automation, richer reports, KPI, margin tracking, module support, update infrastructure and scalable production operations for companies that need more than a simple task list. 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