Glossary P
Glossary P
Deutsch: Vorschrift / Español: Prescripción / Português: Prescrição / Français: Prescription / Italian: Prescrizione
Prescription in the context of quality management refers to the detailed instructions, guidelines, and standards that dictate how processes, products, or services should be executed to meet quality objectives. These prescriptions ensure consistency, compliance, and adherence to best practices within the organization.
Deutsch: Anwesenheit / Español: Presencia / Português: Presença / Français: Présence / Italiano: Presenza
Presence in the context of quality management refers to the act of ensuring that all necessary elements, including personnel, processes, and resources, are in place and actively contributing to the achievement of quality objectives. It encompasses the availability and participation of key stakeholders in quality processes, as well as the visibility and accessibility of quality-related information and resources.
English: Pressure / Deutsch: Druck / Español: Presión / Português: Pressão / Français: Pression / Italiano: Pressione /
In the context of quality management,, "pressure" refers to external or internal forces that can impact an organization's ability to meet its goals or maintain its standards of quality.. These pressures can come from a variety of sources and can be positive or negative in nature.
Deutsch: Vorbehandlung / Español: Pretratamiento / Português: Pré-tratamento / Français: Prétraitement / Italiano: Pretrattamento
Pretreatment in the quality management context refers to the processes or activities applied to raw materials, components, or products before they undergo their main manufacturing, processing, or treatment cycle. The purpose of pretreatment is to prepare, condition, or modify the initial state of a material or component to ensure that it meets the necessary quality standards or specifications for subsequent processing stages. This step is crucial for enhancing the performance, durability, and quality of the final product, as well as for ensuring process efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Deutsch: Prävention / Español: Prevención / Português: Prevenção / Français: Prévention / Italiano: Prevenzione
Prevention in the context of Quality management refers to the proactive measures taken to avoid defects, errors, or non-conformities in products, services, or processes before they occur. It focuses on identifying potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that quality issues are addressed at the source rather than after they manifest.
Deutsch: Vorbeugende Maßnahme / Español: Acción preventiva / Português: Ação preventiva / Français: Action préventive / Italiano: Azione preventiva
Preventive action in the quality management context refers to proactive measures taken to identify and eliminate potential causes of defects, errors, or nonconformities before they occur. It is a key component of a continuous improvement strategy, helping organizations prevent problems rather than reacting to them. Preventive action is often part of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) systems, as required by quality management standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and FDA regulations.
Deutsch: Erstes / Español: Inicial / Português: Inicial / Français: Premier / Italiano: Principale /
Primer in the quality management context refers to a foundational document or guide that provides essential information, instructions, and procedures related to a specific process, system, or standard. Quality management primers serve as educational tools and reference materials, offering a comprehensive overview and helping individuals and organizations understand and implement quality management principles effectively.
Prince2 stands for the second version of Projects in Controlled Environments. It is a project management method covering the organization, management and control of projects.