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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.
After-treatment
Deutsch: Nachbehandlung / Español: Tratamiento posterior / Português: Pós-tratamento / Français: Post-traitement / Italiano: Post-trattamento
After-treatment refers to the processes applied to a product after the primary manufacturing or processing steps are completed. In the context of quality management, after-treatment is crucial for enhancing product properties, ensuring compliance with standards, and improving overall performance and durability.
List of Asean Standards approved/withdrawn/amended in 1996 (Singapore)
- List of Asean Standards approved/withdrawn/amended in 1996 (Singapore) : SS 354 :
Specification for printed boards - Part I 1 : 1 996 'Flex-rigid multilayer printed boards with through connections (Endorsement with amendments of IEC326- 1991-11 )
SS ISO 188
Auditory
Deutsch: auditiv / Español: auditivo / Português: auditivo / Français: auditif / Italian: uditivo
Auditory in the context of quality management refers to elements related to hearing, specifically the processes and tools used to ensure that auditory aspects of products or environments meet certain standards and regulations. It encompasses the evaluation of sound quality, noise levels, and auditory signals to ensure they are within acceptable limits for human hearing and do not cause harm or discomfort.
Myopia
Deutsch: Kurzsichtigkeit / Español: Miopía / Português: Miopia / Français: Myopie / Italian: Miopia
Myopia in the context of quality management refers to a short-sighted or narrow focus on immediate outcomes, often at the expense of long-term objectives and broader strategic goals. This term, borrowed from the medical condition of nearsightedness, highlights the tendency to prioritise quick fixes or short-term gains, neglecting the importance of sustainable development and comprehensive planning.