Glossary L

Deutsch: Labor / Español: Laboratorio / Português: Laboratório / Français: Laboratoire / Italiano: Laboratorio /

In the context of quality management, a Laboratory is a specialized facility equipped with the necessary tools, equipment, and personnel to conduct scientific and technical experiments, analyses, and tests. Laboratories play a crucial role in quality management by providing accurate and reliable data and results that help ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of products, processes, and systems across various industries.

Deutsch: Laminierung / Español: Laminación / Português: Laminação / Français: Laminage / Italiano: Laminazione

Lamination in the context of quality management refers to the process of bonding layers of material together to create a composite product with enhanced properties, such as increased strength, durability, or aesthetic appeal. Quality management in lamination involves ensuring that each layer is applied correctly and that the final product meets specific quality standards, such as uniform thickness, adhesion, and resistance to environmental factors.

Deutsch: Führungsverpflichtung / Español: Compromiso de liderazgo / Português: Comprometimento da liderança / Français: Engagement de la direction / Italiano: Impegno della leadership

Leadership commitment in the context of quality management refers to the active involvement, support, and dedication of an organisation's leadership team towards achieving and maintaining high standards of quality. This commitment is crucial for establishing a culture of quality, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring that quality objectives align with the organisation’s strategic goals. Leadership commitment goes beyond mere endorsement; it involves leading by example, providing necessary resources, and fostering an environment where quality is prioritised at all levels of the organisation.

Deutsch: Lean Six Sigma / Español: Lean Seis Sigma / Português: Lean Seis Sigma / Français: Lean Six Sigma / Italiano: Lean Sei Sigma

Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that combines the principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation. It aims to streamline processes, enhance quality, and boost efficiency by focusing on customer needs and data-driven decision-making.

Deutsch: Rechtliche Schritte / Español: Acción legal / Português: Ação legal / Français: Action en justice / Italian: Azione legale

Legal Action in the context of quality management refers to the legal proceedings initiated due to the failure of an organisation to meet required quality standards, resulting in harm, non-compliance with regulations, breach of contract, or consumer dissatisfaction. This can involve lawsuits, penalties, fines, or other legal consequences that arise when a company's products or services do not conform to expected or mandated levels of quality, safety, or performance.

Deutsch: Rechtlicher Hinweis / Español: Aviso Legal / Português: Aviso Legal / Français: Avis Juridique / Italiano: Avviso legale /

A legal notice is a written communication that is used to inform someone of their legal rights or obligations, or to notify them of a legal action that is being taken against them. In the context of quality management, a legal notice might be used to inform a company or individual of a violation of a law, regulation, or standard that pertains to the quality of products or services.

Deutsch: Lesbarkeit / Español: Legibilidad / Português: Legibilidade / Français: Lisibilité / Italian: Leggibilità

Legibility in the context of quality management refers to the clarity and ease with which information can be read and understood. This concept is crucial in ensuring that all written materials, instructions, labels, and documentation are easily readable by everyone who needs to use them, thereby minimizing errors and enhancing overall efficiency and safety.

Deutsch: Linse / Español: Lente / Português: Lente / Français: Lentille / Italiano: Lente /

A lens is an optical device that focuses or diverges light, often used in cameras, telescopes, microscopes, and other optical instruments.