Glossary R

Deutsch: Regelung / Español: Regulación / Português: Regulamentação / Français: Réglementation / Italiano: Regolamentazione /

Regulation in the quality management context refers to rules, guidelines, or standards established by governing bodies, organizations, or authorities to govern and control various aspects of an industry, activity, or process. Regulations are designed to ensure safety, compliance, and quality in the delivery of products or services. They often specify requirements, procedures, and limitations that organizations must adhere to, with the goal of protecting consumers, the environment, and public health.

Deutsch: Regulierer / Español: Regulador / Português: Regulador / Français: Régulateur / Italiano: Regolatore /

Regulator in the quality management context refers to an entity, organization, or system responsible for monitoring, controlling, and ensuring compliance with established quality standards and regulations within a specific industry or sector. These regulatory bodies play a crucial role in maintaining product safety, efficacy, and quality, as well as protecting the interests of consumers and the public. Regulators set guidelines, conduct inspections, and enforce standards to uphold quality and safety in various sectors.

Deutsch: Regulatorisch / Español: Regulador / Português: Regulamentar / Français: Réglementaire / Italiano: Regolatorio /

Regulatory, in the context of quality management, pertains to adherence to established rules, standards, guidelines, and laws that govern the quality of products, processes, and services within a particular industry or jurisdiction. Regulatory compliance ensures that organizations meet the specified requirements to maintain product safety, efficacy, and quality while also addressing legal and ethical obligations. It plays a crucial role in quality management by providing a structured framework for quality assurance and control.

Deutsch: Regulatorische Compliance / Español: Cumplimiento normativo / Português: Conformidade regulatória / Français: Conformité réglementaire / Italian: Conformità normativa

Regulatory Compliance in the quality management context refers to the adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to an organisation's operations. Ensuring compliance is essential for maintaining product quality, safeguarding consumer safety, and avoiding legal penalties or sanctions.

Deutsch: Verstärkung / Español: Refuerzo / Português: Reforço / Français: Renforcement / Italiano: Rinforzo

Reinforcement in the context of quality management refers to the strategies and actions taken to strengthen and support the adherence to quality standards, practices, and objectives within an organization. It involves the use of positive and negative feedback mechanisms, training, recognition, and other motivational techniques to encourage desired behaviors and outcomes that contribute to the overall quality goals.

Deutsch: Beziehung im Qualitätsmanagement / Español: Relación en la Gestión de Calidad / Português: Relacionamento na Gestão da Qualidade / Français: Relation dans la Gestion de la Qualité / Italiano: Relazione nella Gestione della Qualità

Relationship in the quality management context refers to the interactions and connections between various stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies, that influence the overall quality of products, services, and processes. Effective relationship management is crucial for achieving and maintaining high standards of quality.

Deutsch: Zuverlässigkeit / Español: Confiabilidad / Português: Confiabilidade / Français: Fiabilité / Italiano: Affidabilità /

In the context of quality management, Reliability refers to the degree of trustworthiness and consistency of a product, system, process, or service in delivering its intended performance and functionality over time. Reliability is a fundamental aspect of quality, emphasizing the ability of an entity to perform consistently and meet predetermined standards and expectations. Ensuring reliability is crucial in various industries to maintain product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Deutsch: Sanierung / Español: Remediación / Português: Remediação / Français: Remédiation / Italiano: Bonifica

Remediation in the quality management context refers to the systematic approach to identifying, correcting, and eliminating the root causes of identified problems or non-conformities to prevent their recurrence. It involves taking corrective actions to address the immediate issues and implementing preventive measures to ensure that the same or similar issues do not happen in the future. Remediation is a critical component of continuous improvement and quality assurance processes within an organization's quality management system (QMS).