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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.
Crystallisation
Deutsch: Kristallisation / Español: Cristalización / Português: Cristalização / Français: Cristallisation / Italiano: Cristallizzazione
Crystallisation is a fundamental process in quality management, particularly in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemical manufacturing. This process involves the formation of solid crystals from a homogeneous solution, which is crucial for producing high-purity and high-quality products. The precise control of crystallisation parameters ensures consistency and reliability in the final product.
Complacency
Deutsch: Selbstzufriedenheit / Español: Complacencia / Português: Complacência / Français: Autosatisfaction / Italiano: Compiacimento
Complacency in the context of quality Management refers to a state of self-Satisfaction within an organisation, where past successes or an established reputation lead to a reduced focus on continuous improvement, vigilance, or adherence to quality standards. It often results in a decline in performance, as the organisation becomes too comfortable with its current processes and fails to address emerging risks, inefficiencies, or market changes.
Collision
Deutsch: Kollision / Español: colisión / Português: colisão / Français: collision / Italiano: collisione
Collision in quality management refers to the occurrence of conflicts or interference between different processes, systems, or components within an organization. These collisions can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and compromise the quality of products or services.
Brittleness
Deutsch: Sprödigkeit / Español: Fragilidad / Português: Fragilidade / Français: Fragilité / Italiano: Fragilità
Brittleness in the context of quality management refers to the tendency of a material or product to break or shatter without significant Deformation when subjected to stress. In a broader sense, it can also apply to processes or systems that lack resilience and are prone to failure under stress or change.