Glossary P

Deutsch: Produktentwicklung / Español: Desarrollo de productos / Português: Desenvolvimento de produtos / Français: Développement de produits / Italian: Sviluppo del prodotto

Product Development in the quality management context refers to the systematic process of designing, creating, and bringing a new product to market while ensuring that it meets specific quality standards and customer requirements. This process integrates quality management principles from the initial concept through to final production, ensuring that the end product is reliable, safe, and fit for purpose.

Deutsch: Produktkennzeichnung / Español: Etiquetado de productos / Português: Rotulagem de produtos / Français: Étiquetage des produits / Italian: Etichettatura dei prodotti

Product Labeling in the context of quality management refers to the process of creating and applying labels to products that provide essential information such as product identity, contents, usage instructions, safety warnings, and compliance with regulations. In quality management, product labeling is crucial for ensuring that products meet legal requirements, inform consumers accurately, and enhance overall product quality and safety.

Deutsch: Produkteinführung / Español: Lanzamiento de producto / Português: Lançamento de produto / Français: Lancement de produit / Italiano: Lancio del prodotto

Product Launch in the quality management context refers to the comprehensive process of introducing a new product or service to the market while ensuring it meets predefined quality standards and customer expectations. This involves meticulous planning, coordination, and execution across various departments to deliver a product that fulfills its intended purpose effectively and efficiently.

Deutsch: Produktion

In the quality management context, production refers to the process of creating goods or services. It involves transforming raw materials into finished products through a series of activities, such as assembly, packaging, and testing. The goal of quality management in production is to ensure that the final products meet the required specifications and standards,, and are produced efficiently and effectively.

Deutsch: Produktivität / Español: Productividad / Português: Produtividade / Français: Productivité / Italiano: Produttività

Productivity in the quality management context refers to the efficiency with which an organisation converts inputs (such as materials, labour, and energy) into outputs (products or services) while maintaining or improving quality standards. It highlights the balance between maximising output and ensuring consistent adherence to quality objectives.

Deutsch: Profil / Español: Perfil / Português: Perfil / Français: Profil / Italiano: Profilo

In the context of quality management, a profile refers to a set of characteristics or attributes that describe a product, service, process,, or organization. It can be used as a tool for evaluating and comparing the quality of different products, services, or processes, and for identifying areas for improvement.

Deutsch: Programmierer / Español: Programador / Português: Programador / Français: Programmeur / Italiano: Programmatore

In the context of quality management, a programmer refers to a professional who plays a critical role in developing and maintaining software systems that support and enhance quality management processes. Programmers are responsible for creating the digital tools and platforms that enable organizations to implement, monitor, and improve their quality management systems (QMS), ensuring that products, services, and processes meet the desired quality standards.

Deutsch: Fortschritt / Español: Progresión / Português: Progressão / Français: Progression / Italiano: Progressione

Progression in the quality management context refers to the continuous improvement and development process of an organization's quality management system (QMS), products, services, and operational processes. It involves the systematic efforts to enhance quality standards, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall performance over time. Quality management frameworks, such as ISO 9001, emphasize the importance of progression as a fundamental principle, advocating for an ongoing commitment to improvement based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle or similar methodologies.