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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: Ingenieur / Español: Ingeniero / Português: Engenheiro / Français: Ingénieur / Italiano: Ingegnere /

An Engineer in the quality management context refers to a professional responsible for applying engineering principles and practices to design, develop, implement, and oversee processes and systems to ensure the highest level of quality in products and services. Quality engineers play a vital role in various industries, including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and construction. They focus on optimizing processes, reducing defects, and maintaining consistency to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Deutsch: Enterprise / Español: Enterprise / Português: Enterprise / Français: Enterprise / Italiano: Enterprise
Enterprise may refer to any organization, including businesses, non-profits, and government agencies.

Deutsch: Unternehmensressourcenplanung / Español: Planificación de Recursos Empresariales / Português: Planejamento de Recursos Empresariais / Français: Planification des Ressources de l'Entreprise / Italiano: Pianificazione delle Risorse Aziendali /

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) refers to software packages that attempt to consolidate all the information flowing through the company from finance to human resources. ERP allows companies to standardize their data, streamline their analysis process,, and manage long-term business planning with greater ease.

Deutsch: Unterhaltung / Español: Entretenimiento / Português: Entretenimento / Français: Divertissement / Italiano: Intrattenimento

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In the context of quality management, entertainment refers to the processes and standards involved in delivering content and experiences that meet or exceed the expectations of the audience. It emphasizes the importance of consistent quality in entertainment products and services, such as movies, television shows, games, and live performances, to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Español: Enumeración / Português: Enumeração / Italiano: Enumerazione
An enumeration is a collection of items that is a complete, ordered listing of all of the items in that collection.

Deutsch: Ausrüstung / Français: Équipement

In the quality management context, "equipment" refers to the tools, machinery, and devices that are used to produce or test products and services. Equipment is a critical aspect of quality management, as it directly affects the quality, efficiency, and reliability of products and services.

In the quality management context, "ergonomic" refers to the design and arrangement of products, systems, and work environments in a way that optimizes human performance, comfort, and safety. It focuses on creating products and systems that fit well with the capabilities and limitations of the people who use them, ultimately enhancing their efficiency, well-being, and overall satisfaction.