Glossary M
Glossary M
Deutsch: Motivator / Español: Motivador / Português: Motivador / Français: Motivateur / Italiano: Motivatore
A **motivator** in quality management refers to an internal or external factor that drives individuals or teams to engage in behaviors that enhance quality performance, process adherence, or continuous improvement. Unlike incentives, which are often tangible rewards, motivators are rooted in psychological, organizational, or systemic influences that foster sustained commitment to quality objectives. Their effectiveness depends on alignment with organizational culture, employee values, and the specific demands of quality management systems (QMS).
Deutsch: Formen / Español: Moldeado / Português: Moldagem / Français: Moulage / Italiano: Stampaggio /
In the quality management context, "moulding" refers to the process of shaping and forming a material into a desired shape or design. In this context, it is typically used to describe the process of shaping plastic or metal products, such as toys, household items, or automotive parts.
The pascal (symbol: Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, Young's modulus and ultimate tensile strength. The unit, named after Blaise Pascal, is defined as one newton per square metre.
In the context of quality management, MPa refers to Megapascal, a unit of pressure commonly used to measure the strength, hardness, and mechanical properties of materials. MPa is an abbreviation for one million pascals, where a pascal is the SI unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter.
Muda (Japanese: waste) describes Toyota's concept in the Toyota Production System (TPS) to improve profitability by waste reduction.
Deutsch: Mehrschichtig / Español: Multicapa / Português: Multicamadas / Français: Multicouche / Italian: Multistrato
Multilayer in the context of quality management refers to a structured approach that involves multiple layers of quality controls, checks, and balances throughout the production or service delivery process. This method ensures that quality is maintained at every stage, from raw materials to the finished product, by incorporating several levels of inspection, testing, and verification.
Deutsch: Mura (Ungleichmäßigkeit) / Español: Mura (variabilidad) / Português: Mura (desuniformidade) / Français: Mura (irrégularité) / Italiano: Mura (disuniformità)
In quality management, **Mura** represents one of the three fundamental types of waste identified in the Toyota Production System, alongside Muda (non-value-adding activities) and Muri (overburden). It refers to unevenness or variability in processes, which disrupts workflow efficiency and leads to inefficiencies in production or service delivery. Unlike Muda, which focuses on eliminating unnecessary steps, Mura targets the elimination of fluctuations that cause instability in operations, thereby undermining predictability and quality.
Deutsch: Kurzsichtigkeit / Español: Miopía / Português: Miopia / Français: Myopie / Italian: Miopia
Myopia in the context of quality management refers to a short-sighted or narrow focus on immediate outcomes, often at the expense of long-term objectives and broader strategic goals. This term, borrowed from the medical condition of nearsightedness, highlights the tendency to prioritise quick fixes or short-term gains, neglecting the importance of sustainable development and comprehensive planning.