Glossary C

Deutsch: Komponente / Español: Componente / Português: Componente / Français: Composant / Italiano: Componente

Component in the quality management context refers to an individual part, element, or factor that is part of a larger system, process, or product within an organization's quality management system (QMS). Components in quality management are essential for constructing a comprehensive approach to ensuring and enhancing quality. These can range from physical parts used in manufacturing to elements of a service or aspects of a process, each playing a specific role in achieving overall quality objectives.

English: Computer-Aided Design / Deutsch: Rechnergestützte Konstruktion / Español: Diseño Asistido por Computadora / Português: Desenho Assistido por Computador / Français: Conception Assistée par Ordinateur / Italiano: Progettazione Assistita dal Computer

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) refers to the use of computer systems to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This technology has become an essential tool in many industries, transforming the way that products are designed and manufactured.

Deutsch: Rechnergestützte Fertigung / Español: Fabricación asistida por ordenador / Português: Fabricação auxiliada por computador / Français: Fabrication assistée par ordinateur / Italiano: Produzione assistita dal computer /

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) describes all procedures and tools in an organisation, where computers control the tools and other machines to manufacture the products.

The Computer-aided production can mean a shortcut for Computer-aided production engineering (CAPE) or just refers to --->Computer-aided manufacturing

Computer-aided production engineering (CAPE) describes an environment for the production engineers to increase their productivity.

Deutsch: Konzentration / Español: Concentración / Português: Concentração / Français: Concentration / Italiano: Concentrazione

Concentration in the context of quality management refers to the focused application of effort, resources, and attention on key processes, areas, or activities that directly influence quality outcomes. It involves prioritising specific elements of the production or service delivery process that are critical to meeting quality standards, ensuring that these receive adequate focus and control to minimise errors, improve efficiency, and achieve consistent quality results.

Deutsch: Konzept / Español: Concepto / Português: Conceito / Français: Concept / Italiano: Concetto

Concept in the quality management context refers to a foundational idea, principle, or philosophy that underpins the strategies, processes, and practices of ensuring and enhancing the quality of products, services, or processes within an organization. Concepts in quality management serve as the basis for developing a quality management system (QMS), guiding principles for quality assurance, and frameworks for continuous improvement. These concepts are integral to establishing an organization's approach to quality management, influencing how quality objectives are defined, measured, and achieved.

Deutsch: Konkret / Español: Concreto / Português: Concreto / Français: Concret / Italiano: Concreto /

In the context of quality management, Concrete refers to a construction material composed of cement, water, and aggregates such as sand and gravel. It is widely used in various applications within the construction industry for its durability, strength, and versatility. Quality management in the concrete industry involves ensuring that concrete mixtures meet specified standards, are free from defects, and perform as intended in various construction projects.