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Deutsch: Berücksichtigung / Español: Consideración / Português: Consideração / Français: Considération / Italiano: Considerazione
Consideration in the context of quality management refers to the thoughtful and comprehensive evaluation of factors, requirements, and impacts associated with the quality of products, services, or processes. It involves taking into account all relevant aspects, including customer needs, regulatory requirements, business objectives, and potential risks, to ensure that quality management decisions are well-informed, balanced, and aligned with strategic goals.
Deutsch: Konsistenz / Español: consistencia / Português: consistência / Français: consistance / Italiano: coerenza
Consistency in quality management refers to the uniformity and dependability of processes, products, or services to meet defined quality standards. Ensuring consistency means that outcomes are predictable and variations are minimized, leading to higher reliability and customer satisfaction.
Deutsch: Bestandteil / Español: Constituyente / Português: Constituinte / Français: Constituant / Italiano: Costituente /
In the context of quality management, a constituent refers to any key element, component, or stakeholder that plays a significant role in the quality system of an organization. Constituents can include processes, materials, employees, departments, or external partners such as suppliers and customers, whose inputs and interactions are crucial for the quality outcomes of products or services. The term emphasizes the importance of each contributing factor in achieving overall quality objectives, highlighting a holistic approach to quality management where every element is considered integral to the system's effectiveness.
Deutsch: Bauausführung / Español: Construccion / Português: Constructo / Français: Construction / Italiano: Costruzione edilizia
In the fields of architecture and civil engineering, construction is a process that consists of the building or assembling of infrastructure. Far from being a single activity, large scale construction is a feat of human multitasking. Normally, the job is managed by a project manager, and supervised by a construction manager, design engineer, construction engineer or project architect.
Deutsch: Bau und Infrastruktur / Español: Construcción e infraestructura / Português: Construção e infraestrutura / Français: Construction et infrastructure / Italiano: Costruzione e infrastruttura
Construction and infrastructure in the context of quality Management refers to the processes, Standards, and Practices implemented to ensure the structural Integrity, functionality, Safety, and compliance of buildings, facilities, and public works. It encompasses every stage of a Project's lifecycle, from design and planning to Execution and Maintenance, with a focus on meeting Regulatory, environmental, and Performance standards.
Deutsch: Bauindustrie / Español: Industria de la construcción / Português: Indústria da construção / Français: Industrie de la construction / Italian: Industria delle costruzioni
Construction Industry in the context of quality management refers to the sector involved in the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure, such as buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures. In quality management, this industry focuses on the Adherence to standards, regulations, and best practices to ensure that projects meet specified requirements in terms of safety, durability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Deutsch: Verbraucher / Español: Consumidor / Português: Consumidor / Français: Consommateur / Italiano: Consumatore /
Consumer, in the context of quality management, refers to an individual or entity that purchases, uses, or consumes products or services provided by a business or organization. Consumers are central to the quality management process, as their satisfaction, needs, and expectations are key factors in determining the quality of products or services. Ensuring that consumers receive high-quality, safe, and reliable products and services is a primary goal of quality management.
Deutsch: Unterhaltungselektronik / Español: Electrónica de consumo / Português: Eletrônicos de consumo / Français: Électronique grand public / Italiano: Elettronica di consumo
Consumer electronics in the quality management context refers to electronic devices designed for everyday use by consumers, such as smartphones, laptops, TVs, and home appliances. Ensuring quality in consumer electronics involves rigorous testing, compliance with safety and performance standards, and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to meet customer expectations. Quality management in this sector is crucial due to the fast-paced innovation, high demand for reliability, and intense market competition.