Glossary P
Glossary P
Deutsch: Einkauf / Español: Compras / Português: Compras / Français: Achats / Italiano: Acquisti
In the Quality management context, purchasing refers to the process of acquiring goods, services, or materials from external suppliers to support Production, operations, or service delivery while ensuring that they meet defined quality standards. It is a critical function in maintaining the Consistency, compliance, and Efficiency of an organisation’s Quality management system (QMS).
Deutsch: Reinheit / Español: Pureza / Português: Pureza / Français: Pureté / Italiano: Purezza
Purity in the context of quality management refers to the absence of contaminants, impurities, or unwanted elements in a material, component, product, or process. It signifies a high level of cleanliness and quality, ensuring that the final product meets or exceeds the required standards and specifications. Purity is especially critical in industries where the quality and safety of the end product are directly affected by the presence of impurities, such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and semiconductors.
Deutsch: Zweck / Español: Propósito / Português: Propósito / Français: Objectif / Italiano: Scopo
Purpose in the context of Quality management refers to the overarching reason or intent behind implementing quality management practices within an organisation. It reflects the fundamental goals that guide quality initiatives, such as ensuring customer satisfaction, meeting Regulatory requirements, improving operational efficiency, or fostering Continuous Improvement.
Deutsch: Pyknometer / Español: Picnómetro / Português: Picnômetro / Français: Pycnomètre / Italiano: Picnometro /
A "pycnometer" (pyknometer) in the context of quality management refers to a laboratory device used for measuring the density or specific gravity of liquids, solids, and powders. It plays a crucial role in quality control and material characterization processes, especially in industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and materials science, where precise material properties are essential for product quality and compliance with industry standards.