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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.
Electropolishing
Deutsch: Elektropolieren / Español: Electropulido / Português: Eletropolimento / Français: Électropolissage / Italiano: Elettrolucidatura
In the quality Management context, electropolishing refers to an electrochemical process that removes a thin layer of material from a metal surface to enhance its Smoothness, cleanliness, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in industries such as medical devices, aerospace, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, where surface quality and compliance with Hygiene or performance standards are critical.
Increased Costs
Deutsch: Erhöhte Kosten / Español: Costos aumentados / Português: Custos aumentados / Français: Coûts accrus / Italiano: Costi aumentati
Increased costs in quality management refer to the additional expenses incurred due to quality-related activities, inefficiencies, or failures within a system. These costs can arise from preventive measures, quality control processes, rework, waste, customer complaints, and compliance with regulations. Managing these costs effectively is crucial to balancing quality improvements with financial sustainability.
Workmanship
Deutsch: Handwerkskunst / Español: Mano de obra / Português: Execução / Français: Qualité de fabrication / Italiano: Maestria
Workmanship in the context of Quality Management refers to the skill, care, and quality applied by workers in the Production or assembly of products or services. It reflects the overall craftsmanship and attention to detail that individuals or teams bring to their work, directly impacting the final quality, durability, and performance of the product or service.