Glossary R

Deutsch: Risikomanagement / Español: Gestión de Riesgos / Português: Gestão de Riscos / Français: Gestion des Risques / Italian: Gestione del Rischio

Risk management in the context of quality management refers to the systematic process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could affect the quality of products, services, or processes. The goal is to minimize the impact of these risks on the organization’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality outputs that meet customer expectations and comply with regulatory standards.

Deutsch: Risiken und Herausforderungen / Español: Riesgos y desafíos / Português: Riscos e desafios / Français: Risques et défis / Italiano: Rischi e sfide

Risks and challenges in the quality management context refer to potential issues, uncertainties, and obstacles that can hinder an organisation's ability to maintain or improve the quality of its products, services, or processes. These risks can arise from internal factors, such as operational inefficiencies, or external factors, such as market fluctuations, regulatory changes, or supply chain disruptions. Identifying and managing these risks is a critical aspect of quality management to ensure continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Deutsch: Robustheit / Español: Robustez / Português: Robustez / Français: Robustesse / Italiano: Robustezza

Robustness in the context of quality management refers to the ability of a product, process, or system to perform consistently under a variety of conditions, including adverse or fluctuating environments, without degradation in quality. It ensures that the designed quality of a product or process remains stable despite variations in inputs, external factors, or operational conditions.

Deutsch: Walze / Español: rodillo / Português: rolo / Français: rouleau / Italiano: rullo

Roller in the quality management context is a concept used to describe a type of tool or mechanism that plays a critical role in various quality assurance processes. It can refer to physical tools used in manufacturing and production lines to ensure consistent quality, as well as metaphorical tools or methodologies applied to maintain and improve quality standards across different stages of production or service delivery.

Deutsch: Rotation / Español: Rotación / Português: Rotação / Français: Rotation / Italiano: Rotazione /

Rotation in the quality management context refers to the systematic and planned exchange or reassignment of personnel within an organization to different positions, roles, or departments. It is a strategic approach aimed at developing employees, enhancing their skills, and ensuring a well-rounded workforce. Rotation allows employees to gain diverse experiences, knowledge, and perspectives, contributing to improved performance and adaptability within the organization.

Deutsch: Rotor / Español: Rotor / Português: Rotor / Français: Rotor / Italian: Rotore

Rotor in the context of quality management refers to the rotating part of a mechanical device, such as an electric motor, generator, or turbine, which is responsible for converting energy between different forms. Ensuring the quality of rotors involves precise manufacturing, rigorous testing, and adherence to strict standards to guarantee optimal performance and reliability.

Deutsch: Rauheit / Español: Rugosidad / Português: Rugosidade / Français: Rugosité / Italiano: Ruvidità

Roughness in the context of quality management refers to the measure of the texture or surface finish of a material or product. It quantifies the variations in the surface's height across a measured length and is a critical attribute in determining how a product will interact with its environment, affecting aspects like friction, lubrication, and wear. In quality management, controlling and measuring roughness is essential for ensuring that products meet specified functional and aesthetic quality standards.

Deutsch: Rundheit / Español: Redondez / Português: Redondeza / Français: Rondeur / Italiano: Rotondità

In the context of quality management, roundness refers to the degree to which the shape of a manufactured object approximates a perfect circle. This geometric attribute is critical in industries where precision and accuracy in the shape and size of components directly impact their functionality, performance, and overall quality. Managing roundness involves measuring and controlling the deviations from an ideal circular profile to ensure that parts meet specified tolerances and quality standards.