Glossary R

Deutsch: Widerstand / Español: Resistencia / Português: Resistência / Français: Résistance / Italiano: Resistenza /

In the context of quality management, resistance refers to the reluctance or opposition to change within an organization. Resistance to change can manifest in various ways, including skepticism, avoidance, apathy, or active opposition. Overcoming resistance is critical for successful implementation of quality management practices, as it enables organizations to improve their operations and stay competitive.

Deutsch: Widerstandsfähigkeit / Español: Resistencia / Português: Resistência / Français: Résistance / Italiano: Resistenza

Resistant in the context of quality management refers to the ability of a product, service, or system to maintain its functionality and integrity under various stressors or adverse conditions. This concept is crucial for ensuring that quality standards are upheld even in the face of challenges such as physical stress, environmental factors, or operational demands.

Deutsch: Ressource / Español: Recurso / Português: Recurso / Français: Ressource / Italiano: Risorsa

In the context of quality management, a resource refers to any input, such as personnel, technology, information, materials, and infrastructure, that an organization utilizes to achieve quality objectives in its products, services, or processes. Effective management of these resources is crucial for ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of a quality management system (QMS).

Deutsch: Überprüfung / Español: Re-verificación / Português: Re-verificação / Français: Revérification / Italiano: Riconferma

Reverification in the context of quality management refers to the process of conducting additional verification activities to confirm that previous corrective actions, changes, or improvements have effectively addressed identified issues or non-conformities. It is an essential component of the continuous improvement cycle, ensuring that solutions are sustainable and that the quality of products, processes, or systems remains at or above the established standards.

Deutsch: Überprüfung / Español: Revisión / Português: Revisão / Français: Révision / Italiano: Revisione /

Review in the quality management context refers to a systematic assessment, examination, or evaluation of processes, products, or services to ensure compliance with established standards, identify areas for improvement, and verify adherence to quality requirements. It is a critical component of quality management systems and plays a fundamental role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of deliverables across various industries.

Deutsch: Überprüfung der Dokumentation / Español: Revisión de la documentación / Português: Revisão da documentação / Français: Révision de la documentation / Italiano: Revisione della documentazione

Review of documentation in the quality management context refers to the systematic examination and evaluation of the documents that are part of or related to a quality management system (QMS). This process ensures that documentation is accurate, complete, up-to-date, and effectively supports the organization’s quality objectives. Documentation review is a critical activity for maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, as well as for ensuring that the documented processes align with actual practices and regulatory requirements.

Deutsch: Überarbeitung / Español: Revisión / Português: Revisão / Français: Révision / Italiano: Revisione /

Revision in the context of quality management refers to the process of reviewing, examining, and making necessary changes or improvements to a product, process, document, or system to ensure that it meets established standards, requirements, or objectives. The goal of revision is to enhance the quality, accuracy, and effectiveness of the subject matter, whether it's a product, a set of procedures, or any other element of an organization's operations.

Deutsch: Ring / Español: Anillo / Português: Anel / Français: Anneau / Italiano: Anello /

In the quality management context, the term 'ring' does not have a specific meaning or application. However, with some information about quality management concepts and tools that are commonly used you can see ring-like structures. These concepts and tools help organizations improve their processes, products, and services to meet quality standards and customer expectations.