Glossary P
Glossary P
Deutsch: Produktion
In the quality management context, production refers to the process of creating goods or services. It involves transforming raw materials into finished products through a series of activities, such as assembly, packaging, and testing. The goal of quality management in production is to ensure that the final products meet the required specifications and standards,, and are produced efficiently and effectively.
Deutsch: Produktivität / Español: Productividad / Português: Produtividade / Français: Productivité / Italiano: Produttività
Productivity in the Quality management context refers to the efficiency with which an organisation converts inputs (such as materials, labour, and energy) into outputs (products or services) while maintaining or improving quality standards. It highlights the balance between maximising output and ensuring consistent Adherence to quality objectives.
Deutsch: Eignungsprüfung / Español: Ensayo de aptitud / Português: Ensaio de proficiência / Français: Essai d'aptitude / Italiano: Prova di competenza
Proficiency testing is a systematic evaluation process used in quality management to assess the competence of laboratories, testing facilities, or individual analysts by comparing their performance against predefined criteria or peer results. It serves as an external validation mechanism to ensure measurement accuracy, consistency, and compliance with international standards, particularly in regulated sectors such as healthcare, environmental monitoring, and manufacturing. By identifying deviations and potential sources of error, proficiency testing supports continuous improvement and maintains confidence in analytical outcomes.
Deutsch: Profil / Español: Perfil / Português: Perfil / Français: Profil / Italiano: Profilo
In the context of quality management, a profile refers to a set of characteristics or attributes that describe a product, service, process,, or organization. It can be used as a tool for evaluating and comparing the quality of different products, services, or processes, and for identifying areas for improvement.
Deutsch: Programmierer / Español: Programador / Português: Programador / Français: Programmeur / Italiano: Programmatore
In the context of quality management, a programmer refers to a professional who plays a critical role in developing and maintaining software systems that support and enhance quality management processes. Programmers are responsible for creating the digital tools and platforms that enable organizations to implement, monitor, and improve their quality management systems (QMS), ensuring that products, services, and processes meet the desired quality standards.
Deutsch: Fortschritt / Español: Progresión / Português: Progressão / Français: Progression / Italiano: Progressione
Progression in the quality management context refers to the continuous improvement and development process of an organization's quality management system (QMS), products, services, and operational processes. It involves the systematic efforts to enhance quality standards, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall performance over time. Quality management frameworks, such as ISO 9001, emphasize the importance of progression as a fundamental Principle, advocating for an ongoing commitment to improvement based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle or similar methodologies.
English: Project / Deutsch: Projekt / Español: Proyecto / Português: Projeto / Français: Projet / Italiano: Progetto /
In the context of quality management, a project refers to a specific, defined task or set of tasks that are undertaken to achieve a specific goal or objective. It is a temporary endeavor with a specific start and end date, and it typically involves a number of different activities or tasks that are planned, executed, and controlled in order to achieve the desired outcome.
Deutsch: Projektmanagement / Español: Gestión de Proyectos / Português: Gestão de Projetos / Français: Gestion de Projet / Italiano: Gestione dei Progetti
Project Management is a structured approach to planning, executing, and controlling initiatives to achieve specific goals within defined constraints such as time, budget, and quality. In the context of quality management, it ensures that deliverables meet predefined standards and stakeholder expectations while adhering to regulatory and organizational requirements.