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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.
Infusion
Deutsch: Infusion / Español: Infusión / Português: Infusão / Français: Infusion / Italiano: Infusione
Infusion in the quality management context refers to the process of integrating quality practices, principles, and standards into every aspect of an organization. This ensures that quality is not merely a departmental concern but a fundamental aspect of the organization’s culture and operations.
Ergonomic
In the quality management context, "ergonomic" refers to the design and arrangement of products, systems, and work environments in a way that optimizes human performance, comfort, and safety. It focuses on creating products and systems that fit well with the capabilities and limitations of the people who use them, ultimately enhancing their efficiency, well-being, and overall satisfaction.
Insulation
Deutsch: Dämmung / Español: Aislamiento / Português: Isolamento / Français: Isolation / Italiano: Isolamento
Insulation in the quality management context refers to the processes, materials, and techniques used to isolate or protect certain parts of a product or system from external influences or internal variability. It ensures that products maintain their integrity, functionality, and performance by minimizing the impact of external environmental factors and internal defects or inconsistencies.
Desorption
Deutsch: Desorption / Español: Desorción / Português: Dessorção / Français: Désorption / Italiano: Desorbimento
Desorption in the context of quality management refers to the process by which a substance is released or removed from another surface or material to which it has been adsorbed or absorbed. This concept is particularly relevant in industries such as pharmaceuticals, environmental engineering, and manufacturing, where controlling and monitoring material interactions is essential for ensuring product quality and process efficiency.