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The Glossary for Quality Management +++ Popular Articles: 'Performance', 'Production', 'Process'

Deutsch: Verpackung / Español: Embalaje / Português: Design de embalagem/ Français: Emballage / Italiano: Imballaggio
Packaging is the technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging also refers to the process of design, evaluation, and production of packages.

Deutsch: Schmerzlinderung / Español: Alivio del dolor / Português: Alívio da dor / Français: Soulagement de la douleur / Italiano: Sollievo dal dolore

Pain Relief in the context of quality management typically does not refer to physical pain but is metaphorically used to describe the processes, actions, or interventions that alleviate challenges, inefficiencies, or problems within a system or organisation. In this context, pain relief can be associated with identifying and mitigating the "pain points" that hinder quality, productivity, or customer satisfaction.

Deutsch: Palette / Español: palé / Português: palete / Français: palette / Italiano: pallet

Pallet in the quality management context is a crucial tool used in logistics and supply chain management to facilitate the efficient handling, storage, and transportation of goods. It plays a significant role in maintaining the quality of products by ensuring they are securely and safely moved through various stages of the supply chain.

Deutsch: Papier / Español: Papel / Português: Papel / Français: Papier / Italiano: Carta

In the quality management context, paper refers to a material used to record, store, and present information. The quality of paper can affect the readability, longevity, and overall appearance of the information recorded on it.

Deutsch: Teilchen / Italiano: Particella
In the physical sciences, a particle is a small localized object to which can be ascribed several physical or chemical properties such as volume or mass.

Deutsch: Passagier / Español: pasajero / Português: passageiro / Français: passager / Italiano: passeggero

Passenger in the quality management context refers to the end-user or customer in transportation services, such as airlines, railways, buses, and other forms of public or private transit. Ensuring passenger satisfaction and safety is a critical aspect of quality management in this sector.

Deutsch: Passivierung / Español: pasivación / Português: passivação / Français: passivation / Italiano: passivazione

Passivation in quality management refers to a chemical treatment process applied to metal surfaces to reduce the reactivity of the surface, thereby enhancing its resistance to corrosion. This process is essential for maintaining the durability and longevity of metal components, particularly in industries where metal integrity is critical.