Glossary C
Glossary C
Deutsch: Korrosion / Español: Corrosion / Português: Corrosio / Français: Corrosion / Italiano: Corrosione
In the context of quality management, "corrosion" refers to the gradual deterioration or destruction of materials, components, or systems due to environmental factors such as moisture, air, and other corrosive substances.
Deutsch: Korrosivität / Español: Corrosividad / Português: Corrosividade / Français: Corrosivité / Italiano: Corrosività
Corrosiveness in the quality management context refers to the tendency of a material or substance to deteriorate or degrade other materials, particularly metals, through chemical reactions, often involving oxidation. This property is a critical factor in determining the long-term durability and reliability of products, especially those exposed to harsh environmental conditions.
Deutsch: Kosten / Español: Costo / Português: Custo / Français: Coût / Italiano: Costo
Cost in the quality management context refers to the financial resources and expenditures associated with implementing, maintaining, and improving quality processes, systems, and outcomes. These costs encompass not only the investment required to ensure quality (prevention and appraisal costs) but also the expenses that arise from failing to meet quality standards (internal and external failure costs). The primary Goal in Quality management is to balance these costs to achieve optimal quality performance while minimising unnecessary expenses.
Deutsch: Kosten und Zeit / Español: Coste y Tiempo / Português: Custo e Tempo / Français: Coût et Délai / Italiano: Costo e Tempo
In quality management, Cost and Time represent two critical dimensions that directly influence project outcomes, process efficiency, and organizational competitiveness. These factors are often evaluated in tandem to balance resource allocation, risk mitigation, and compliance with predefined quality standards. Their interplay determines whether a project meets its objectives without compromising financial viability or schedule adherence.
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.
Deutsch: Kostenwirksamkeit / Español: Rentabilidad / Português: Custo-efetividade / Français: Rentabilité / Italiano: Efficacia dei costi
Cost-effectiveness in the context of Quality Management refers to the balance between the costs incurred in maintaining or improving quality and the benefits derived from these efforts. It evaluates how effectively resources are used to achieve desired quality outcomes, ensuring that quality practices do not excessively drive up expenses and that the value gained outweighs the investments made.
Deutsch: Fälschung / Español: Falsificación / Português: Falsificação / Français: Contrefaçon / Italiano: Contraffazione
Counterfeiting in the quality management context refers to the Production, Distribution, or sale of imitation goods that are falsely presented as legitimate, High-quality products. Counterfeit goods typically do not meet the original product’s safety, performance, or regulatory standards, posing significant risks to consumers, businesses, and industries. In quality management, addressing counterfeiting involves implementing measures to ensure the Authenticity and integrity of products throughout the supply chain.
Deutsch: Abdeckung / Español: Cubierta / Português: Cobertura / Français: Couverture / Italiano: Copertura
Cover in the quality management context generally refers to the protection or shielding provided to products or processes to ensure their quality and integrity throughout their lifecycle. This can relate to physical coverings used to protect products from environmental factors, or metaphorically to systems and procedures designed to safeguard processes and ensure consistent quality output.