Glossary L

Deutsch: Labor / Español: Laboratorio / Português: Laboratório / Français: Laboratoire / Italiano: Laboratorio /

In the context of quality management, a Laboratory is a specialized facility equipped with the necessary tools, equipment, and personnel to conduct scientific and technical experiments, analyses, and tests. Laboratories play a crucial role in quality management by providing accurate and reliable data and results that help ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of products, processes, and systems across various industries.

Deutsch: Lean Six Sigma / Español: Lean Seis Sigma / Português: Lean Seis Sigma / Français: Lean Six Sigma / Italiano: Lean Sei Sigma

Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that combines the principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation. It aims to streamline processes, enhance quality, and boost efficiency by focusing on customer needs and data-driven decision-making.

Deutsch: Rechtlicher Hinweis / Español: Aviso Legal / Português: Aviso Legal / Français: Avis Juridique / Italiano: Avviso legale /

A legal notice is a written communication that is used to inform someone of their legal rights or obligations, or to notify them of a legal action that is being taken against them. In the context of quality management, a legal notice might be used to inform a company or individual of a violation of a law, regulation, or standard that pertains to the quality of products or services.

Deutsch: Lesbarkeit / Español: Legibilidad / Português: Legibilidade / Français: Lisibilité / Italian: Leggibilità

Legibility in the context of quality management refers to the clarity and ease with which information can be read and understood. This concept is crucial in ensuring that all written materials, instructions, labels, and documentation are easily readable by everyone who needs to use them, thereby minimizing errors and enhancing overall efficiency and safety.

Deutsch: Linse / Español: Lente / Português: Lente / Français: Lentille / Italiano: Lente /

A lens is an optical device that focuses or diverges light, often used in cameras, telescopes, microscopes, and other optical instruments.

Deutsch: Linse / Español: Lente / Português: Lente / Français: Lentille / Italiano: Lente /

Lense, in the context of quality management, refers to a specialized perspective or framework through which an organization or individual views and assesses the quality of a product, process, or system. This lens provides a specific focus or set of criteria that guide the evaluation of quality-related aspects. Lenses are often used to ensure that quality standards, requirements, and objectives are met effectively, allowing for a thorough and targeted analysis of quality attributes.

Deutsch: Lebensdauerverkürzung / Español: Reducción de la vida útil / Português: Redução da vida útil / Français: Réduction de la durée de vie / Italiano: Riduzione della durata della vita /

Lifespan reduction in the quality management context refers to the decrease in the expected or useful life of a product or component due to various factors such as design flaws, manufacturing defects, inadequate maintenance, or harsh operating conditions. This concept is significant in quality management as it directly impacts product reliability, customer satisfaction, and the overall perception of quality. Managing lifespan reduction involves identifying the root causes that contribute to premature failure or degradation and implementing strategies to mitigate these issues, ensuring products meet or exceed their intended lifespan.

Deutsch: Gliedmaß / Español: Extremidad / Português: Membro / Français: Membre / Italiano: Arto /

Limb, in the context of quality management, refers to a distinct component or part of a process, system, or organization that can be assessed and managed separately for quality improvement. A limb is a functional or operational unit that contributes to the overall quality of a larger entity. Quality management often involves the examination, optimization, and control of individual limbs to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness of the entire system.