Glossary I
Glossary I
Deutsch: Verunreinigung / Español: Impureza / Português: Impureza / Français: Impureté / Italiano: Impurità /
Impurity in the quality management context refers to any unintended or undesirable substance or element present within a product or material. These impurities can affect the quality, safety, and performance of a product, making their control and removal essential in various industries. Managing impurities is crucial to ensure that products meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and consumer expectations.
Deutsch: Index / Español: Índice / Português: Index / Français: Index / Italiano: Index
An index is an indirect shortcut derived from and pointing into, a greater volume of values, data, information or knowledge.
Deutsch: Indikation / Italiano: Indicazione - Indicazione
Indication may refer to a synonym for sign or a valid reason to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery.
Deutsch: Indikator / Español: Indicador - Indicador / Português: Indicador - Indicador / Français: Indicateur - Indicateur / Italiano: Indicatore - Indicatore
An indicator refers to a measurable or quantifiable parameter or characteristic that is used to assess the performance or effectiveness of a process, system, or product. Indicators are essential tools in quality management as they provide objective data and metrics that can be used to evaluate and monitor the quality of various aspects within an organization. These indicators help identify areas for improvement, track progress, and make informed decisions regarding quality-related initiatives.
Deutsch: Einfluss / Español: Influencia / Português: Influência / Français: Influence / Italiano: Influenza
Influence in the context of quality management refers to the capacity of various factors—be it individuals, processes, external conditions, or management practices—to affect the quality of products, services, or processes within an organization. It encompasses the understanding that quality is not solely the result of direct actions or inputs but is also significantly impacted by indirect factors and the broader organizational environment.
Deutsch: Information / Español: Información / Português: Informação / Français: Information / Italiano: Informazione
Information is knowledge about something. It consists of symbols (characters, digits) which can be formed to a message.
In a quality management system, any document, status, result, report is an information. These information are proving the correctness of the past and influence (correct) the next actions.
Deutsch: Infrastruktur / Español: Infraestructura / Português: Infraestrutura / Français: Infrastructure / Italiano: Infrastruttura /
Infrastructure in the quality management context refers to the underlying physical and organizational systems, facilities, and structures that support and enable the delivery of products or services. It encompasses the essential components and resources necessary for an organization's operations, including buildings, equipment, technology, transportation, and communication networks. Effective management and maintenance of infrastructure are vital to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of processes and services.
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