Glossary P

The Glossary for Quality Management +++ Popular Articles: 'Promotion', 'Performance', 'Practice'

Deutsch: Verpackung / Español: Embalaje / Português: Design de embalagem/ Français: Emballage / Italiano: Imballaggio
Packaging is the technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging also refers to the process of design, evaluation, and production of packages.

Deutsch: Schmerzlinderung / Español: Alivio del dolor / Português: Alívio da dor / Français: Soulagement de la douleur / Italiano: Sollievo dal dolore

Pain Relief in the context of quality management typically does not refer to physical pain but is metaphorically used to describe the processes, actions, or interventions that alleviate challenges, inefficiencies, or problems within a system or organisation. In this context, pain relief can be associated with identifying and mitigating the "pain points" that hinder quality, productivity, or customer satisfaction.

Deutsch: Palette / Español: palé / Português: palete / Français: palette / Italiano: pallet

Pallet in the quality management context is a crucial tool used in logistics and supply chain management to facilitate the efficient handling, storage, and transportation of goods. It plays a significant role in maintaining the quality of products by ensuring they are securely and safely moved through various stages of the supply chain.

Deutsch: Gremium / Español: Panel / Português: Painel / Français: Panel / Italiano: Commissione

Panel in the context of quality management refers to a group of experts, stakeholders, or representatives assembled to review, discuss, and make decisions regarding quality-related matters. These panels can be formed for various purposes, such as conducting audits, evaluating compliance, assessing quality initiatives, or advising on best practices for process improvement. A quality management panel plays a critical role in ensuring that an organisation’s quality standards are maintained and continually enhanced.

Deutsch: Papier / Español: Papel / Português: Papel / Français: Papier / Italiano: Carta

In the quality management context, paper refers to a material used to record, store, and present information. The quality of paper can affect the readability, longevity, and overall appearance of the information recorded on it.

Deutsch: Parameter / Español: Parámetro / Português: Parâmetro / Français: Paramètre / Italiano: Parametro

Parameter in the context of quality management refers to a measurable factor or variable that defines or influences the performance, quality, or outcomes of a process, product, or service. Parameters are used to establish criteria, monitor performance, and ensure that quality requirements are met consistently.

Deutsch: Teilchen / Italiano: Particella
In the physical sciences, a particle is a small localized object to which can be ascribed several physical or chemical properties such as volume or mass.