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Deutsch: Gerät / Español: Aparato / Português: Aparelho / Français: Appareil / Italiano: Elettrodomestico
Appliance in the context of quality management refers to any device or equipment designed for a specific function, which requires monitoring, evaluation, and control to ensure it meets quality standards. This term encompasses a wide range of products, from household devices to industrial machines, each requiring thorough quality management practices to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency.
Deutsch: Termin / Español: Cita / Português: Compromisso / Français: Rendez-vous / Italiano: Appuntamento
In the quality management context, "Appointment" typically refers to the scheduled arrangements for quality audits, reviews, assessments, or meetings aimed at ensuring compliance with quality standards, discussing quality improvements, or addressing quality issues within an organization. Appointments are crucial for maintaining the regular Oversight and continuous improvement of the quality management system (QMS). They facilitate communication and Coordination among team members, departments, and external parties, such as suppliers or regulatory auditors, to adhere to and enhance quality standards.
Deutsch: Ansatz / Español: Enfoque / Português: Abordagem / Français: Approche / Italiano: Approccio
Approach in the context of quality management refers to the methodology, strategy, or perspective adopted to achieve and maintain desired quality levels in processes, products, or services. It encompasses the principles, tools, and practices an organisation uses to implement quality management systems and meet customer and Regulatory requirements.
Deutsch: Genehmigung / Español: Aprobación / Português: Aprovação / Français: Approbation / Italiano: Approvazione
Approval in the context of quality management refers to the formal acceptance or ratification of a product, service, process, or document based on its compliance with predefined quality standards and criteria. This process is crucial for ensuring that all elements within a quality management system (QMS) meet or exceed the established requirements, contributing to the overall effectiveness and reliability of the organization's quality assurance efforts.
In the quality management context, approval (synonym approvement) refers to the formal process of evaluating and granting authorization for a product, process, or system to proceed to the next stage or to be used in production. It is an important step in ensuring that the required quality standards are met and that the final output meets the specified requirements.
Deutsch: Architektur / Español: Arquitectura / Português: Arquitetura / Français: Architecture / Italiano: Architettura
Architecture in the context of quality management refers to the structured design and organization of systems, processes, and components to ensure they meet quality standards and function efficiently. This concept encompasses the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the framework within which quality management activities are conducted.
Deutsch: Bereich / Español: Área / Português: Área / Français: Domaine / Italiano: Area
Area in the quality management context refers to a specific segment or part of an organization that is targeted for quality control and improvement. It can involve specific processes, departments, functions, or any part of the organization where quality measures are applied to enhance or assure the quality of products or services.
Deutsch: Anordnung / Español: Arreglo / Português: Arranjo / Français: Agencement / Italiano: Disposizione
Arrangement in the context of Quality management refers to the structured organisation or setup of processes, systems, resources, or responsibilities to ensure the effective implementation and achievement of quality objectives. It involves creating and maintaining the framework necessary to deliver consistent quality and compliance with established standards.