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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.
Review of documentation
Deutsch: Überprüfung der Dokumentation / Español: Revisión de la documentación / Português: Revisão da documentação / Français: Révision de la documentation / Italiano: Revisione della documentazione
Review of documentation in the quality management context refers to the systematic examination and evaluation of the documents that are part of or related to a quality management system (QMS). This process ensures that documentation is accurate, complete, up-to-date, and effectively supports the organization’s quality objectives. Documentation review is a critical activity for maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, as well as for ensuring that the documented processes align with actual practices and regulatory requirements.
ISO 11323
The ISO 11323:2002 is a standard regarding Iron ore and direct reduced iron. Vocabulary
Microscope
Deutsch: Mikroskop / Español: Microscopio / Português: Microscópio / Français: Microscope / Italiano: Microscopio
Microscope in the context of quality management refers to a critical tool used for magnifying and examining materials, components, and products at a microscopic level to ensure they meet the specified quality standards. Microscopes are utilized to identify defects, imperfections, or contaminants that are not visible to the naked eye, enabling quality control personnel to assess the quality of raw materials, monitor manufacturing processes, and verify the final product quality.
Tension
Deutsch: Spannung / Español: Tensión / Português: Tensão / Français: Tension / Italiano: Tensione /
Tension in the Context of quality management typically refers to the stress or strain arising within an organization's processes, teams, or between different quality objectives. This can occur when there are competing priorities, limited resources, or discrepancies between expected and actual quality outcomes. Managing tension effectively is crucial for maintaining a productive work environment and achieving continuous improvement in quality management systems (QMS).