Glossary W

Withdrawn in the quality management context refers to the process of removing or taking back a product, service, or document from circulation, use, or further consideration due to various reasons, including quality issues, regulatory non-compliance, or changes in specifications. This action is often a crucial part of quality control and assurance processes to prevent potentially harmful or non-conforming products or information from reaching consumers or stakeholders. Withdrawal may involve physically recalling products from the market, discontinuing a service, or marking documents as obsolete.

Deutsch: Arbeiter / Español: Trabajador / Português: Trabalhador / Français: Travailleur / Italiano: Lavoratore /

Worker in the quality management context refers to an individual or employee who is actively involved in the production, delivery, or maintenance of products or services within an organization. Workers play a crucial role in ensuring that quality standards and processes are followed to achieve the desired level of quality and meet customer expectations. Their responsibilities encompass various tasks related to quality control, assurance, and improvement.

Deutsch: Handwerkskunst / Español: Mano de obra / Português: Execução / Français: Qualité de fabrication / Italiano: Maestria

Workmanship in the context of quality management refers to the skill, care, and quality applied by workers in the production or assembly of products or services. It reflects the overall craftsmanship and attention to detail that individuals or teams bring to their work, directly impacting the final quality, durability, and performance of the product or service.

Deutsch: Werkstück / Español: Pieza de trabajo / Português: Peça de trabalho / Français: Pièce à usiner / Italiano: Pezzo da lavorare

Workpiece refers to the raw material or initial component that is subjected to various manufacturing processes to become a finished product. In the context of quality management, the workpiece is central to ensuring that the final product meets specified standards and requirements through meticulous monitoring and control of the manufacturing process.