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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.
Deutsch: AS9100 / Español: AS9100 / Português: AS9100 / Français: AS9100 / Italiano: AS9100
AS9100 is an international quality management standard specifically designed for the aerospace and defense industries. It builds on the framework of ISO 9001, incorporating additional requirements tailored to the unique demands of aviation, space, and defense sectors. AS9100 is used by manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers within these industries to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with rigorous quality standards. It is recognised globally and required by major aerospace manufacturers and regulators, such as Boeing, Airbus, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Deutsch: Aspekt / Español: Aspecto / Português: Aspecto / Français: Aspect / Italiano: Aspetto
In the context of quality management, aspect refers to the various elements or characteristics of a product, service, or process that can be managed or altered to improve quality. These aspects are critical for ensuring that all dimensions of quality are considered and optimized to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.
Deutsch: Zielsetzung / Español: Aspiración / Português: Aspiração / Français: Aspiration / Italiano: Aspirazione
Aspiration in the quality management context refers to a company's or organisation’s long-term quality goals, vision, or commitment to continuous improvement beyond meeting basic compliance requirements. It represents the ambition to achieve higher standards, innovation, and excellence in products, processes, and customer satisfaction through structured quality initiatives like Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, and ISO 9001.
Deutsch: Bewertung / Español: Evaluación / Português: Avaliação / Français: Évaluation / Italiano: Valutazione /
Français: Évaluation formative
Assessment may refer to the process of documenting knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs or a plan of care that identifies the specific needs of the client and how those needs will be addressed by the healthcare system.
Deutsch: Kompetenzbewertung / Español: Evaluación de competencias / Português: Avaliação de competência / Français: Évaluation de compétence / Italiano: Valutazione della competenza
Assessment of competence in the quality management context refers to the systematic process of evaluating and verifying an individual's ability to meet specified requirements for a particular role or task. This includes assessing knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to their position and responsibilities within an organization's quality management system (QMS). The goal is to ensure that all personnel are competent to perform their duties effectively, contributing to the organization's overall quality objectives.
Deutsch: Prüfer / Español: Evaluador / Português: Avaliador / Français: Évaluateur / Italiano: Valutatore
In the quality management context, an assessor refers to a professional who evaluates the conformity and effectiveness of an organization's quality management system (QMS) against specified quality standards. Assessors are critical in ensuring that organizations meet or exceed the quality standards required by industry regulations, certifications, or customer expectations. They play a key role in the audit process, whether for internal audits conducted by the organization itself or for external audits carried out by third-party certification bodies.