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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.
Textile Industry
Deutsch: Textilindustrie / Español: Industria textil / Português: Indústria têxtil / Français: Industrie textile / Italian: Industria tessile
Textile Industry in the context of quality management refers to the sector involved in the design, production, and distribution of fabrics and textiles used for clothing, home furnishings, industrial applications, and other purposes. In quality management, the focus is on ensuring that textiles meet specified quality standards related to strength, durability, safety, and aesthetic properties, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements.
CEN
CEN, in the context of quality management, refers to the European Committee for Standardization. CEN is a European organization that develops and publishes voluntary European standards to ensure the quality, safety, and performance of products and services across European countries. These standards cover various industries and sectors, contributing to the Harmonization of technical regulations and promoting trade within the European Union.
Structuring
Deutsch: Strukturierung / Español: Estructuración / Português: Estruturação / Français: Structuration / Italiano: Strutturazione
Structuring in the context of Quality management refers to the systematic organisation and arrangement of processes, resources, responsibilities, and procedures to ensure that a Quality Management System (QMS) is effective, efficient, and aligned with the organisation's quality objectives. Proper structuring helps standardise operations, reduce Variability, and provide a clear framework for achieving consistent quality.
Dosimetry
Deutsch: Dosimetrie / Español: Dosimetría / Português: Dosimetria / Français: Dosimétrie / Italiano: Dosimetria /
Español: Dosimetría / Français: Dosimétrie / Italiano: Dosimetria
Dosimetry is in its original sense the measurement of the absorbed dose delivered by ionizing radiation.