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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.
ISO 11323
The ISO 11323:2002 is a standard regarding Iron ore and direct reduced iron. Vocabulary
Understandability
Deutsch: Verständlichkeit / Español: Comprensibilidad / Português: Compreensibilidade / Français: Compréhensibilité / Italiano: Comprensibilità
Understandability in the quality Management context refers to the degree to which processes, documentation, standards, or instructions are clear and easy to comprehend for all stakeholders. It ensures that everyone involved in a Quality management System (QMS), from operators to Decision-makers, can effectively interpret and apply the required information to maintain and improve quality.
Explication
Deutsch: Erklärung / Español: Explicación / Português: Explicação / Français: Explication / Italiano: Spiegazione
Explication in the Quality management context refers to the process of providing clear, detailed explanations or interpretations of procedures, standards, roles, or data to ensure that all aspects of the quality management System (QMS) are fully understood by stakeholders. Explication helps to clarify complex information, resolve misunderstandings, and ensure that all involved parties have a thorough grasp of the quality requirements and objectives, contributing to more consistent and effective quality control and continuous improvement.
Cost Control
Deutsch: Kostenkontrolle / Español: Control de Costos / Português: Controle de Custos / Français: Contrôle des Coûts / Italiano: Controllo dei Costi
Cost Control in the quality management context refers to the systematic process of managing and reducing expenses while maintaining or improving product and service quality. It involves monitoring, analysing, and optimising costs associated with production, operations, and quality assurance to ensure financial efficiency without compromising standards. Effective cost control supports ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management (TQM) principles by eliminating waste and improving overall resource utilisation.