Glossary C
Glossary C
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.
CP --->Process capability index (Cp)
Deutsch: Handwerk / Español: Artesanía / Português: Artesanato / Français: Artisanat / Italiano: Artigianato
Craft in the quality management context refers to the skill, precision, and care applied in the creation or production of goods, often highlighting the importance of craftsmanship even in highly regulated and quality-controlled environments.
Deutsch: Kriterium / Español: Criterio / Français: Critère / Italiano: Criterio
In the context of quality management, criteria refers to a set of standards, rules, or conditions that are used to define and evaluate the quality of a product, service, process,, or system. Criteria can be based on industry standards, regulations, customer requirements, or internal specifications, and are used to determine if an item meets the necessary requirements for quality.
Examples of criteria in quality management include:
- Performance criteria: standards for measuring the performance of a product or service, such as speed, efficiency, or reliability.
- Safety criteria: standards for ensuring the safety of a product or service, such as compliance with industry safety regulations or guidelines.
- Design criteria: standards for the design and development of a product or service, such as usability, ergonomics, or environmental impact.
- Quality criteria: standards for the quality of a product or service, such as conformance to specifications, durability, or accuracy.
- Environmental criteria: standards for the impact of a product or service on the environment, such as energy efficiency or waste reduction.
- Customer satisfaction criteria: standards for evaluating customer satisfaction with a product or service, such as response time, reliability, or customer support.
In the quality management context, criteria are used as the basis for quality control and improvement processes, such as inspection, testing, and continuous improvement efforts. The use of criteria helps to ensure that products, services, and processes meet established quality standards and requirements, and that quality is consistently maintained over time.
Deutsch: Kreuzkontamination / Español: Contaminación cruzada / Português: Contaminação cruzada / Français: Contamination croisée / Italiano: Contaminazione incrociata
Cross-contamination in the context of quality Management refers to the unintentional Transfer of contaminants from one product, surface, or environment to another, potentially compromising the quality, safety, and compliance of products or processes. This issue is especially critical in industries such as Food Production, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, where maintaining strict Hygiene and segregation protocols is essential for ensuring product safety and consumer Health.
Deutsch: Kryptographie / Español: Criptografía / Português: Criptografia / Français: Cryptographie / Italiano: Crittografia
Cryptography in the Quality management context refers to the use of encryption techniques to ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of data related to quality processes, systems, and Documentation. In industries that manage sensitive data, such as pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and finance, cryptography is used to protect critical quality information from unauthorised access, tampering, or theft, thereby maintaining trust and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
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.