Glossary S
Glossary S
Deutsch: Ausschuss / Español: Desecho / Português: Refugo / Français: Rebuts / Italiano: Scarto
Scrap in quality management refers to defective or unusable materials, components, or products that do not meet quality standards and cannot be reworked or repaired. These items are discarded, often leading to financial losses and waste. Effective quality management aims to minimise scrap through improved processes, preventive measures, and defect reduction strategies.
Deutsch: Abwärtsmuster / Español: Patrón de atornillado / Português: Padrão de aparafusamento / Français: Motif de vissage / Italiano: Schema di avvitamento
Screw-down pattern refers to a specific configuration or sequence in which screws are tightened to secure components together. In the context of quality management, screw-down pattern ensures that the assembly process is consistent, reliable, and meets the required standards of safety and performance.
Deutsch: Abschnitt / Español: Sección / Português: Seção / Français: Section / Italiano: Sezione /
Section in the quality management context refers to a distinct and identifiable part or division of a larger system, process, document, or organization that is subject to evaluation, management, or control. It is a term commonly used in various industries and quality management systems to facilitate the structured assessment and improvement of specific components or aspects of an organization's operations. Sections help organizations categorize and address different areas of their processes and systems to enhance overall quality, compliance, and efficiency.
Deutsch: Sektor / Español: Sector / Português: Setor / Français: Secteur / Italiano: Settore /
Sector in the quality management context refers to a distinct and specialized segment of an industry or economy characterized by its unique characteristics, products, services, or operations. Quality management within various sectors involves the systematic approach to ensuring that processes, products, and services meet established standards and are consistent with the specific requirements and expectations of that sector. The application of quality management principles may vary across different sectors due to the diverse nature of industries and their respective challenges and objectives.
Deutsch: Sicherheit / Español: Seguridad / Português: Segurança / Français: Sécurité / Italiano: Sicurezza /
In the context of quality management,, "security" refers to measures that an organization takes to protect its information,, assets, and operations from unauthorized access, theft, damage, or disruption.
Deutsch: Sediment / Español: Sedimento / Português: Sedimento / Français: Sédiment / Italiano: Sedimento
Sediment in the quality management context refers to particulate matter that settles at the bottom of a liquid, often as a byproduct of manufacturing processes, water treatment, or other industrial activities. Proper management and control of sediment are crucial for maintaining product quality, ensuring process efficiency, and meeting regulatory standards.
Deutsch: Segmentierung / Español: Segmentación / Português: Segmentação / Français: Segmentation / Italiano: Segmentazione
Segmentation in the context of quality management refers to the process of dividing processes, products, or customer bases into smaller, more manageable segments to better monitor, control, and improve quality. This method allows tailored approaches to address specific needs, optimise resources, and enhance overall effectiveness.
Deutsch: Selbstbewertungsfragebogen / Español: Cuestionario de Autoevaluación / Português: Questionário de Autoavaliação / Français: Questionnaire d'auto-évaluation / Italiano: Questionario di Autovalutazione /
The Self Assessment Questionnaire is defined by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard? (PCI DSS).