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Procurement in the quality management context refers to the process of acquiring goods, services, or raw materials from external suppliers or vendors to meet an organization's needs. Effective procurement is essential for ensuring that the purchased items or services meet quality standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and contribute to the overall success of an organization. It involves various stages, including sourcing, negotiation, purchasing, and supplier management.

Deutsch: Produktanpassungen / Español: Ajustes del producto / Português: Ajustes do produto / Français: Ajustements du produit / Italiano: Adeguamenti del prodotto

Product Adjustments in the quality management context refer to the changes or modifications made to a product’s design, specifications, or features to improve its quality, performance, compliance with standards, or to meet customer expectations more effectively. These adjustments are part of an organization's efforts to ensure continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. They can be driven by feedback from customers, changes in market demand, innovations in technology, updates in regulatory requirements, or internal quality audits and reviews.

Deutsch: Produktion

In the quality management context, production refers to the process of creating goods or services. It involves transforming raw materials into finished products through a series of activities, such as assembly, packaging, and testing. The goal of quality management in production is to ensure that the final products meet the required specifications and standards,, and are produced efficiently and effectively.

Deutsch: Profil / Español: Perfil / Português: Perfil / Français: Profil / Italiano: Profilo

In the context of quality management, a profile refers to a set of characteristics or attributes that describe a product, service, process,, or organization. It can be used as a tool for evaluating and comparing the quality of different products, services, or processes, and for identifying areas for improvement.

Deutsch: Programmierer / Español: Programador / Português: Programador / Français: Programmeur / Italiano: Programmatore

In the context of quality management, a programmer refers to a professional who plays a critical role in developing and maintaining software systems that support and enhance quality management processes. Programmers are responsible for creating the digital tools and platforms that enable organizations to implement, monitor, and improve their quality management systems (QMS), ensuring that products, services, and processes meet the desired quality standards.

Deutsch: Fortschritt / Español: Progresión / Português: Progressão / Français: Progression / Italiano: Progressione

Progression in the quality management context refers to the continuous improvement and development process of an organization's quality management system (QMS), products, services, and operational processes. It involves the systematic efforts to enhance quality standards, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall performance over time. Quality management frameworks, such as ISO 9001, emphasize the importance of progression as a fundamental principle, advocating for an ongoing commitment to improvement based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle or similar methodologies.

English: Project / Deutsch: Projekt / Español: Proyecto / Português: Projeto / Français: Projet / Italiano: Progetto /

In the context of quality management, a project refers to a specific, defined task or set of tasks that are undertaken to achieve a specific goal or objective. It is a temporary endeavor with a specific start and end date, and it typically involves a number of different activities or tasks that are planned, executed, and controlled in order to achieve the desired outcome.

Deutsch: Prothetik / Español: Prótesis / Português: Prótese / Français: Prothèse / Italiano: Protesi /

In the quality management context, the term 'prosthetic' refers to an artificial device or body part that is designed to replace a missing or impaired body part. Prosthetics are commonly used to enhance the functionality, mobility, and quality of life of individuals who have experienced limb loss or physical disabilities.