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BPA has different meanings.

1. Business process automation
2. BPA Systems is a company producing supply chain management software.
3. Business process analysis

BPM stands for Business Process Management. BPM is a business improvement strategy based on documenting, analyzing, and redesigning processes for greater performance..

Deutsch: Helligkeit / Español: Brillo / Português: Brilho / Français: Luminosité / Italian: Luminosità

Brightness in quality management refers to the clarity and transparency of processes, communication, and data. It denotes how well information is illuminated and understood within an organization, contributing to better decision-making and efficient operations.

Deutsch: Britisches Normungsinstitut / Español: Instituto de Normas Británicas / Português: Instituto Britânico de Normas / Français: Institut des Normes Britanniques / Italiano: Ente Nazionale di Normazione Britannico /

The British Standards Institution (BSI) or short "British Standards" is the National Standards Body of the UK responsible for facilitating, drafting, publishing and marketing standards and related information products. British Standards provides organizations with leading-edge best practice solutions that represent and support the needs of UK business and society at home and abroad.

Deutsch: Sprödigkeit / Español: Fragilidad / Português: Fragilidade / Français: Fragilité / Italiano: Fragilità

Brittleness in the context of quality management refers to the tendency of a material or product to break or shatter without significant deformation when subjected to stress. In a broader sense, it can also apply to processes or systems that lack resilience and are prone to failure under stress or change.

BS15000 pertains to an IT service management standard,, published by BSI, but used throughout the world. It is closely aligned with the IT Insfrastructure library, ITIL.

BSI, or British Standards Institution, in the quality management context, is a renowned and respected organization that specializes in the development and publication of standards and certifications to ensure quality, safety, and reliability in various industries. Founded in 1901, BSI has played a significant role in shaping global quality standards, making it a recognized authority in the field of quality management.

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Deutsch: Gebäude / Español: Edificio / Português: Edifício / Français: Bâtiment / Italiano: Edificio

Building in the context of quality management refers to the structured process of developing and maintaining a robust quality management system (QMS). This process involves creating and integrating various components and practices to ensure that an organization consistently meets quality standards and continuously improves its operations.