Glossary E
Glossary E
Deutsch: Ermöglicher / Español: Facilitador / Português: Facilitador / Français: Facilitateur / Italiano: Facilitatore
In the Quality management context, an enabler refers to any factor, resource, or condition that facilitates or enhances the Effectiveness of a Quality management system (QMS) or supports the achievement of quality objectives. Enablers may include technologies, methodologies, leadership, skilled personnel, or organisational Culture that contribute to Continuous Improvement and operational excellence.
Deutsch: Verschlüsselung / Español: Cifrado / Português: Cifragem / Français: Chiffrement / Italian: Cifratura
Encipherment is a crucial technique in quality management for protecting sensitive information. By transforming readable data into an encoded format, encipherment ensures data confidentiality and integrity. This process is vital for maintaining the security of quality management systems, especially when handling proprietary data, personal information, or compliance-related documents.
Deutsch: Einschließung / Español: Inclusión / Português: Inclusão / Français: Enfermement / Italian: Inclusione
Enclosure in the context of quality management refers to the process of isolating or segregating non-conforming products or processes to prevent them from affecting the quality of the final product. This can involve physical isolation, such as placing defective items in a designated area, or procedural isolation, like halting a production line until an issue is resolved.
Deutsch: Verschlüsselung / Español: Encriptación / Português: Criptografia / Français: Chiffrement / Italiano: Crittografia /
In the quality management context, "encryption" typically refers to the process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access, especially in the handling, storage, and transmission of sensitive or proprietary information. While encryption is fundamentally a cybersecurity measure, its relevance to quality management comes from the necessity to protect the integrity and confidentiality of quality-related data. This includes customer information, quality control documentation, audit reports, and any other data that, if compromised, could impact the quality of products or services, violate privacy laws, or expose the organization to risks of fraud and industrial espionage.
Deutsch: Endbenutzer / Español: Usuario final / Português: Usuário final / Français: Utilisateur final / Italiano: Utente finale
End-user refers to the individual or group who ultimately uses or is intended to use a product or service. In quality management, the end-user's satisfaction is crucial as it directly impacts the perceived quality and success of the product or service.
Deutsch: Genehmigung / Español: Aprobación / Português: Endosso / Français: Approbation / Italian: Approvazione
Endorsement in the context of quality management refers to the formal approval or validation of a product, process, or system by an authorized party, often following a thorough evaluation to ensure that it meets specific quality standards or regulatory requirements. This approval process is essential for confirming that the product or process adheres to established quality criteria and is fit for its intended purpose.
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Deutsch: Ausdauer / Español: Resistencia / Português: Resistência / Français: Endurance / Italiano: Resistenza
Endurance in the quality management context refers to the ability of a product, component, or system to withstand prolonged use or exposure to operational conditions without significant degradation or failure. It measures the durability and reliability of a product over time, ensuring it meets performance standards throughout its expected lifecycle.
Deutsch: Energie- und Versorgungswirtschaft / Español: Energía y Servicios Públicos / Português: Energia e Utilidades / Français: Énergie et Services Publics / Italiano: Energia e Servizi di Pubblica Utilità
The Energy and Utilities sector encompasses the production, distribution, and management of essential resources such as electricity, gas, water, and waste services. Quality management in this field ensures reliability, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards, directly impacting public safety and operational sustainability. Given its critical infrastructure role, the sector demands rigorous quality control to mitigate risks and optimize resource allocation.