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The Lexicon of Quality
Welcome to the Quality Management Lexicon, a comprehensive resource for exploring key concepts, methodologies, and frameworks in quality management and process improvement. This lexicon offers detailed, in-depth articles on a broad range of topics, many of which exceed 400 words and analyze multiple perspectives. Covering over 5,000 entries, it serves as a reference for professionals, researchers, and students seeking authoritative knowledge. You will find explanations of fundamental principles as well as advanced tools and techniques used in various industries. Below are examples of selected entries to give a brief insight into the content. Start exploring and enhance your understanding of modern quality management.
Dissemination
Deutsch: Verbreitung / Español: Difusión / Português: Disseminação / Français: Diffusion / Italiano: Diffusione
Dissemination in the context of quality management refers to the systematic Distribution and communication of quality-related information, practices, policies, and results throughout an organisation or to external stakeholders. This process ensures that knowledge and best practices are effectively shared to support Consistency, compliance, and Continuous Improvement across various departments or operational units.
Infusion
Deutsch: Infusion / Español: Infusión / Português: Infusão / Français: Infusion / Italiano: Infusione
Infusion in the quality management context refers to the process of integrating quality practices, principles, and standards into every aspect of an organization. This ensures that quality is not merely a departmental concern but a fundamental aspect of the organization’s culture and operations.
Adulteration
Deutsch: Verfälschung / Español: Adulteración / Português: Adulteração / Français: Adultération / Italiano: Adulterazione
In the quality Management context, adulteration refers to the intentional or unintentional Inclusion of inferior, impure, or harmful substances in products, compromising their quality, safety, and compliance with standards. Adulteration is a critical concern in industries like food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and Manufacturing, where product Integrity directly affects consumer health and trust.
Internal audit
Deutsch: Interne Audit / Español: Auditoría Interna / Português: Auditoria Interna / Français: Audit Interne / Italiano: Audit Interno
An internal audit in the context of quality Management is a systematic, independent, and documented process conducted within an organisation to assess the Effectiveness, compliance, and performance of its Quality management system (QMS). The purpose is to identify gaps, ensure Alignment with established standards (e.g., ISO 9001), and promote Continuous Improvement.