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Deutsch: Prüfkosten / Español: Costes de evaluación / Português: Custos de avaliação / Français: Coûts d'évaluation / Italiano: Costi di valutazione
In quality management, Appraisal Costs represent a critical category of expenditures incurred to ensure that products or services meet predefined quality standards. These costs are distinct from prevention costs and failure costs, forming one of the four primary components of the cost of quality (CoQ) framework, alongside internal failure costs, external failure costs, and prevention costs. Appraisal costs are proactive in nature, aimed at detecting defects before they reach the customer, thereby mitigating the risk of non-conformance and associated financial or reputational damage.
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.