Glossary C

Deutsch: Copolymer / Español: Copolímero / Português: Copolímero / Français: Copolymère / Italiano: Copolimero

Copolymer in the context of quality management refers to a polymer derived from two or more different monomer species. These materials are engineered to achieve specific properties and performance characteristics that are tailored to meet quality standards and requirements for various applications.

Deutsch: Unternehmen / Español: Corporación / Português: Corporação / Français: Société / Italiano: Corporazione

Corporation in the context of quality management refers to a legal entity that is separate from its owners, designed to operate as a single entity in conducting business. Corporations focus on implementing systematic quality management practices to ensure their products or services meet established standards and customer expectations.

Deutsch: Korrektur / Español: Corrección / Português: Correção / Français: Correction / Italiano: Correzione

Correction in quality management refers to actions taken to eliminate a detected nonconformity. It is an immediate response aimed at rectifying the issue to ensure that the product or service meets the required standards.

Deutsch: Korrosion / Español: Corrosion / Português: Corrosio / Français: Corrosion / Italiano: Corrosione

In the context of quality management, "corrosion" refers to the gradual deterioration or destruction of materials, components, or systems due to environmental factors such as moisture, air, and other corrosive substances.

Deutsch: Korrosivität / Español: Corrosividad / Português: Corrosividade / Français: Corrosivité / Italiano: Corrosività

Corrosiveness in the quality management context refers to the tendency of a material or substance to deteriorate or degrade other materials, particularly metals, through chemical reactions, often involving oxidation. This property is a critical factor in determining the long-term durability and reliability of products, especially those exposed to harsh environmental conditions.

Deutsch: Kosten / Español: Costo / Português: Custo / Français: Coût / Italiano: Costo

Cost in the quality management context refers to the financial resources and expenditures associated with implementing, maintaining, and improving quality processes, systems, and outcomes. These costs encompass not only the investment required to ensure quality (prevention and appraisal costs) but also the expenses that arise from failing to meet quality standards (internal and external failure costs). The primary goal in quality management is to balance these costs to achieve optimal quality performance while minimising unnecessary expenses.

Deutsch: Kostenwirksamkeit / Español: Rentabilidad / Português: Custo-efetividade / Français: Rentabilité / Italiano: Efficacia dei costi

Cost-effectiveness in the context of quality management refers to the balance between the costs incurred in maintaining or improving quality and the benefits derived from these efforts. It evaluates how effectively resources are used to achieve desired quality outcomes, ensuring that quality practices do not excessively drive up expenses and that the value gained outweighs the investments made.

Deutsch: Fälschung / Español: Falsificación / Português: Falsificação / Français: Contrefaçon / Italiano: Contraffazione

Counterfeiting in the quality management context refers to the production, distribution, or sale of imitation goods that are falsely presented as legitimate, high-quality products. Counterfeit goods typically do not meet the original product’s safety, performance, or regulatory standards, posing significant risks to consumers, businesses, and industries. In quality management, addressing counterfeiting involves implementing measures to ensure the authenticity and integrity of products throughout the supply chain.