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Deutsch: Standardisierung / Español: Estandarización / Português: Padronização / Français: Normalisation / Italiano: Standardizzazione

Standardization in the quality management context refers to the process of developing and implementing technical standards to ensure that certain products, processes, or services are fit for their purpose, consistent, and meet minimum quality criteria. It involves establishing a set of guidelines, specifications, and characteristics that can be universally applied to ensure that materials, products, services, and processes are suitable for their intended use. This process is crucial for ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and interoperability across various industries and sectors.

Deutsch: Stahl / Español: Acero / Português: Aco / Français: Acier / Italiano: Acciaio

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. Carbon is the primary alloying element, and its content in the steel is between 0.002% and 2.1% by weight. Additional elements are also present in steel: manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, and traces of oxygen, nitrogen and aluminium. Alloying elements intentionally added to modify the characteristics of steel include: manganese, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, boron, titanium, vanadium and niobium.

Deutsch: Geradheit / Español: Rectitud / Português: Retilineidade / Français: Rectitude / Italiano: Rettezza

Straightness in the quality management context refers to the degree to which an object or line conforms to being straight or free from any curves or bends, measured against a specified tolerance. It is a key dimension in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), which is a system for defining and communicating engineering tolerances. Straightness can be applied to both individual features, such as the edge of a machined part, and the axis or centerline of a cylindrical feature, ensuring that the part meets the required precision and functionality in its intended application.

Deutsch: Belastung / Español: Tensión / Português: Tensão / Français: Contrainte / Italiano: Tensione /

Strain in the context of quality management refers to the pressure, stress, or burden placed on an organization's resources, processes, or workforce when striving to meet quality standards and objectives. It represents the challenges and demands that may affect an organization's ability to maintain or improve the quality of its products or services. Managing and mitigating strain is essential for ensuring the effective implementation of quality management systems and preventing issues that can compromise quality.

Deutsch: Strategie / Español: Estrategia / Português: Estratégia / Français: Stratégie / Italiano: Strategia /

A strategy is a long term plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal.

In the quality management context, "strategy" refers to a set of planned actions and approaches that an organization adopts to achieve its quality-related objectives and goals. It involves the formulation and implementation of a structured plan to improve processes, enhance product or service quality, and meet customer expectations.

Deutsch: Struktur / Español: Estructura / Português: Estrutura / Français: Structure / Italiano: Struttura /

Structure in the context of quality management refers to the organized framework, system, or arrangement of processes, procedures, and resources within an organization. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that quality standards are met consistently and that products or services are delivered efficiently and effectively. The structure provides the foundation for establishing, implementing, and monitoring quality management systems and practices. It encompasses various elements, including organizational hierarchies, roles and responsibilities, documentation, and communication channels.

Deutsch: Substanz / Español: Sustancia / Português: Substância / Français: Substance / Italiano: Sostanza

Substance in the context of quality management refers to the essential quality or the inherent essence of a product, service, or process that determines its value, effectiveness, and reliability. It emphasizes the core attributes and characteristics that make a product or service what it is, beyond mere superficial aspects or quantitative measures.

English: Superior / Deutsch: Überlegen / Español: Superior / Português: Superior / Français: Supérieur / Italiano: Superiore

Superior in the context of quality management refers to a level of quality that surpasses ordinary standards, expectations, or performance. It denotes products, services, or processes that are distinguished by their exceptional quality and effectiveness. This concept is central to quality management as it aims to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve continuous improvement by setting and adhering to high-quality standards.