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Deutsch: Erhöhte Wartungskosten / Español: Costos de mantenimiento aumentados / Português: Custos de manutenção aumentados / Français: Coûts de maintenance accrus / Italian: Costi di manutenzione aumentati

Increased Maintenance Costs in the context of quality management refer to the higher expenses incurred due to the need for additional upkeep, repairs, or adjustments of products, equipment, or systems over their expected lifecycle. These costs are often the result of inadequate quality management practices, such as poor design, substandard materials, or insufficient preventive measures, leading to frequent failures or the need for more intensive maintenance efforts.

Deutsch: Index / Español: Índice / Português: Index / Français: Index / Italiano: Index
An index is an indirect shortcut derived from and pointing into, a greater volume of values, data, information or knowledge.

Deutsch: Indikation / Italiano: Indicazione - Indicazione
Indication may refer to a synonym for sign or a valid reason to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery.

Deutsch: Indikator / Español: Indicador - Indicador / Português: Indicador - Indicador / Français: Indicateur - Indicateur / Italiano: Indicatore - Indicatore

An indicator refers to a measurable or quantifiable parameter or characteristic that is used to assess the performance or effectiveness of a process, system, or product. Indicators are essential tools in quality management as they provide objective data and metrics that can be used to evaluate and monitor the quality of various aspects within an organization. These indicators help identify areas for improvement, track progress, and make informed decisions regarding quality-related initiatives.

Deutsch: Indonesien / Español: Indonesia / Português: Indonésia / Français: Indonésie / Italian: Indonesia

Indonesia in the quality management context refers to the specific practices, regulations, standards, and challenges related to quality management within the country. Indonesia, being a diverse and rapidly developing nation, has its unique set of quality management requirements and frameworks that organizations must adhere to in order to ensure product and service quality.

Deutsch: Einführung / Español: Inducción / Português: Indução / Français: Induction / Italian: Induzione

Induction in the context of quality management refers to the process of orienting and training new employees, ensuring they understand and adhere to the organisation's quality standards, procedures, and objectives. It involves providing the necessary information, tools, and support to integrate new hires into the company's quality management system (QMS).

Deutsch: Ineffizienz / Español: Ineficiencia / Português: Ineficiência / Français: Inefficacité / Italiano: Inefficienza

Inefficiency in quality management refers to the suboptimal use of resources, leading to increased costs, time delays, and lower quality outcomes. It occurs when processes, systems, or operations do not function as effectively as possible, resulting in waste, errors, and deviations from desired performance standards.

Deutsch: Unflexibilität / Español: Inflexibilidad / Português: Inflexibilidade / Français: Inflexibilité / Italiano: Inflessibilità

Inflexibility in the quality management context refers to the inability or unwillingness of a quality management system (QMS), process, or organisation to adapt to changes, new requirements, or unexpected challenges. Inflexibility can hinder continuous improvement, prevent timely problem-solving, and lead to inefficiencies or quality issues when processes are too rigid to accommodate necessary adjustments.