Glossary E

The Glossary for Quality Management +++ Popular Articles: 'Erosion', 'Element', 'Efficiency'

Deutsch: E-Commerce / Español: Comercio electrónico / Português: Comércio eletrônico / Français: Commerce électronique / Italiano: Commercio elettronico

E-commerce in the context of quality management refers to the strategies and practices employed to maintain high standards in online business operations, including the sale of goods and services through digital platforms. It encompasses managing the quality of products, customer service, website functionality, data security, and the overall user experience to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Deutsch: EAN (Europäische Artikelnummer) / Español: EAN (Número de Artículo Europeo) / Português: EAN (Número Europeu do Artigo) / Français: EAN (Numéro d'Article Européen) / Italiano: EAN (Numero di Articolo Europeo)

In the context of quality management, EAN stands for European Article Number, now globally known as the International Article Number. It is a standard barcode used worldwide for the identification of products in the retail industry. The EAN barcode system is crucial for quality management in supply chains, ensuring accurate tracking and management of products from production through to sale.

Deutsch: Erde / Español: Tierra / Português: Terra / Français: Terre / Italiano: Terra

Earth in the context of quality management typically refers to grounding in electrical systems, which is essential for safety and the proper functioning of equipment. It ensures that any excess electrical charge can be safely dissipated into the ground, preventing damage to equipment and reducing the risk of electrical shock.

Deutsch: Ausgabe / Español: Edición / Português: Edição / Français: Édition / Italiano: Edizione

Edition in the context of quality management refers to a specific version or release of a quality management standard, guideline, manual, or document that has been officially published. Each edition typically includes updates, revisions, and improvements over previous versions to reflect the latest industry practices, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements.

Deutsch: Bildung / Español: Educación / Português: Educação / Français: Éducation / Italiano: Educazione /

In the quality management context, education refers to the systematic process of providing knowledge, skills, and training to individuals within an organization to enhance their understanding of quality principles, standards, and practices. It aims to empower employees at all levels with the necessary competencies to contribute effectively to the achievement of quality objectives, process improvement, and overall organizational excellence. Education is a fundamental component of a robust quality management system, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Deutsch: Wirksamkeit / Español: Efectividad / Português: Eficácia / Français: Efficacité / Italiano: Efficacia /

In the quality management context, "effectiveness" refers to the degree to which a system, process, or activity achieves its intended objectives and delivers the desired outcomes. It is a fundamental concept in quality management, focusing on the ability of an organization to consistently meet customer requirements, improve performance, and drive overall success. Effectiveness is closely related to the concept of efficiency but places more emphasis on the achievement of goals and objectives rather than the optimal use of resources.

Deutsch: Wirksamkeit / Español: Eficacia / Português: Eficácia / Français: Efficacité / Italiano: Efficacia /

Efficacy in the quality management context refers to the ability of a process, system, or product to consistently produce the desired results or outcomes in an efficient and effective manner. It signifies the extent to which a particular approach or intervention achieves its intended objectives and meets established performance standards. In quality management, efficacy is a critical measure of the success and reliability of processes, products, or services.

Deutsch: Effizienz / Español: Eficiencia / Português: Eficiência / Français: Efficacité / Italiano: Efficienza /

Efficiency is the extent to which time or effort is well used for the intended task or purpose, or the ratio of power consumed to useful power output as in Electrical efficiency.