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Deutsch: Drehmoment / Español: Par / Português: Torque / Français: Couple / Italiano: Coppia /

In the quality management context, "torque" refers to a rotational force applied to a component or fastener to achieve proper tightening or loosening. Torque plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of assembled products and machinery. It is an important parameter to control during manufacturing processes to prevent issues such as loose connections, leaks, or mechanical failures.

Deutsch: Tourismus / Español: Turismo / Português: Turismo / Français: Tourisme / Italiano: Turismo

In the quality management context, tourism refers to the application of quality principles, standards, and practices to ensure that tourism-related services and experiences meet customer expectations, comply with regulatory requirements, and support sustainable development. It encompasses areas such as hospitality, travel, cultural attractions, and environmental management.

Deutsch: Toxizität / Español: Toxicidad / Português: Toxicidade / Français: Toxicité / Italiano: Tossicità

Toxicity in the context of quality management refers to the degree to which a substance or mixture of substances can harm humans, animals, or the environment. Within quality management, addressing toxicity is crucial for ensuring that products, processes, and materials are safe for use and comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations. It involves the identification, assessment, and control of toxic substances to prevent adverse health effects and environmental damage.

Toyota in the quality management context refers to the renowned Japanese automotive manufacturer, Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyota is globally recognized for its pioneering approach to quality management and manufacturing known as the Toyota Production System (TPS). This system has set the standard for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices, emphasizing efficiency, waste reduction, and the pursuit of excellence in product quality.

Deutsch: Toyota-Produktionssystem / Español: Sistema de Producción de Toyota / Português: Sistema de Produção Toyota / Français: Système de Production Toyota / Italian: Sistema di Produzione Toyota

Toyota Production System (TPS) in the quality management context refers to a comprehensive approach to manufacturing and operations management developed by Toyota, which emphasises efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. It is often seen as the precursor to Lean manufacturing and is central to ensuring high product quality through systematic process optimization.

Deutsch: Rückverfolgbarkeit / Español: Trazabilidad / Português: Rastreabilidade / Français: Traçabilité / Italiano: Tracciabilità

Traceability in the context of quality management refers to the capability to track and trace the history, application, or location of an item or activity by recorded identifications. It encompasses the ability to follow the movement of products, components, materials, or information through the entire supply chain, from raw material suppliers to the end user. Traceability is crucial for ensuring quality control, verifying compliance with standards and regulations, managing recalls, and enhancing customer confidence by providing transparency.

Deutsch: Traktion / Español: Tracción / Português: Tração / Français: Traction / Italiano: Trazione

Traction in the quality management context refers to the effectiveness and progress of a quality improvement initiative or strategy within an organization. It measures how well a particular project, process, or improvement effort gains acceptance, shows measurable results, and achieves the intended goals over time.

Deutsch: Nachläufer / Español: Remolque / Português: Reboque / Français: Remorque / Italian: Rimorchio

Trailer in the context of quality management typically refers to the documentation and data that follow a product or project through its lifecycle, ensuring that quality standards are maintained and traceable from start to finish. This can include quality reports, inspection records, compliance documents, and any other relevant information that provides a comprehensive trail of the product's quality journey.