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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.
Departure
Deutsch: Abweichung / Español: Desviación / Português: Desvio / Français: Écart / Italiano: Deviazione
Departure in the context of quality Management refers to a deviation or Variation from established procedures, standards, or specifications. This can occur when processes, products, or practices do not align with the agreed-upon Criteria set by Quality management systems (QMS) or Regulatory bodies. Departures can be either planned (with approvals) or unplanned (occurrences that need corrective Action).
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.
Blast-cleaning
'Blast-cleaning' refers to a method of surface preparation and cleaning that involves the use of high-pressure air or other abrasive materials to remove contaminants, coatings, or surface imperfections from a substrate. It is a widely used technique in various industries to prepare surfaces for further treatment or to achieve a desired level of cleanliness. Blast-cleaning plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of surfaces, as it helps remove contaminants that could affect the performance, durability, or appearance of a product.
Distributor
Deutsch: Verteiler / Español: Distribuidor / Português: Distribuidor / Français: Distributeur / Italiano: Distributore
Distributor in the quality management context refers to an entity or individual responsible for distributing products from manufacturers to retailers, wholesalers, or directly to customers. The distributor plays a crucial role in ensuring that products maintain their quality and integrity throughout the supply chain.