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The Lexicon of Quality
Welcome to the Quality Management Lexicon, a comprehensive resource for exploring key concepts, methodologies, and frameworks in quality management and process improvement. This lexicon offers detailed, in-depth articles on a broad range of topics, many of which exceed 400 words and analyze multiple perspectives. Covering over 5,000 entries, it serves as a reference for professionals, researchers, and students seeking authoritative knowledge. You will find explanations of fundamental principles as well as advanced tools and techniques used in various industries. Below are examples of selected entries to give a brief insight into the content. Start exploring and enhance your understanding of modern quality management.
Microscope
Deutsch: Mikroskop / Español: Microscopio / Português: Microscópio / Français: Microscope / Italiano: Microscopio
Microscope in the context of quality management refers to a critical tool used for magnifying and examining materials, components, and products at a microscopic level to ensure they meet the specified quality standards. Microscopes are utilized to identify defects, imperfections, or contaminants that are not visible to the naked eye, enabling quality control personnel to assess the quality of raw materials, monitor manufacturing processes, and verify the final product quality.
Survey
Deutsch: Umfrage / Español: Encuesta / Português: Pesquisa / Français: Sondage / Italiano: Indagine
Survey in the context of quality management refers to a systematic process of collecting data and feedback from customers, employees, or other stakeholders about a product, service, or process. Surveys are designed to gather insights that can be analyzed to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to quality management practices and outcomes.
SNV
In the quality management context, the SNV (Swiss Association for Standardization), known as "Schweizerische Normen-Vereinigung" in German, plays a significant role in developing and promoting standards to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety in various industries within Switzerland and internationally. The SNV is involved in the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of standards that facilitate international trade, improve product quality, enhance environmental and consumer protection, and promote innovation.
Trailer
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.