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Deutsch: Station / Español: Estación / Português: Estação / Français: Station / Italiano: Stazione
Station in the quality management context refers to a specific point or location within a production or service process where particular tasks or activities are performed. These stations are critical for ensuring that each step in the process meets quality standards and contributes to the overall quality of the final product or service.
Deutsch: Stahl / Español: Acero / Português: Aco / Français: Acier / Italiano: Acciaio
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. Carbon is the primary alloying element, and its content in the steel is between 0.002% and 2.1% by weight. Additional elements are also present in steel: manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, and traces of oxygen, nitrogen and aluminium. Alloying elements intentionally added to modify the characteristics of steel include: manganese, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, boron, titanium, vanadium and niobium.
Deutsch: Sterilisation / Español: esterilización / Português: esterilização / Français: stérilisation / Italiano: sterilizzazione
Sterilization in the quality management context refers to the process of eliminating or killing all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, from an object or environment. This process is critical in various industries, particularly in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and food production, to ensure safety, prevent contamination, and maintain high-quality standards.
Deutsch: Steifigkeit / Español: Rigidez / Português: Rigidez / Français: Rigidité / Italiano: Rigidità
Stiffness in the context of quality management refers to the resistance of a material or product to Deformation under an applied force. It is a critical parameter in evaluating the performance and durability of materials, components, and systems, ensuring they meet the required standards and specifications.
Deutsch: Lagerung / Español: Almacenamiento / Português: Armazenamento / Français: Stockage / Italiano: Conservazione /
In the quality management context, storage refers to the processes and conditions under which products, materials, or data are kept before, during, or after their use. Effective storage is essential for maintaining the quality and integrity of these items, ensuring they remain safe, functional, and effective until they reach the end-user or during their lifecycle.
Deutsch: Geradheit / Español: Rectitud / Português: Retilineidade / Français: Rectitude / Italiano: Rettezza
Straightness in the quality management context refers to the degree to which an object or line conforms to being straight or free from any curves or bends, measured against a specified tolerance. It is a key dimension in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), which is a system for defining and communicating engineering tolerances. Straightness can be applied to both individual features, such as the edge of a machined part, and the axis or centerline of a cylindrical feature, ensuring that the part meets the required precision and functionality in its intended application.
Deutsch: Belastung / Español: Tensión / Português: Tensão / Français: Contrainte / Italiano: Tensione /
Strain in the context of quality management refers to the pressure, stress, or burden placed on an organization's resources, processes, or workforce when striving to meet quality standards and objectives. It represents the challenges and demands that may affect an organization's ability to maintain or improve the quality of its products or services. Managing and mitigating strain is essential for ensuring the effective implementation of quality management systems and preventing issues that can compromise quality.
Deutsch: Strategische Planung / Español: Planificación estratégica / Português: Planejamento estratégico / Français: Planification stratégique / Italiano: Pianificazione strategica
Strategic planning in the quality management context refers to the process of defining an organisation's long-term goals and objectives related to quality, and outlining the resources, initiatives, and timelines necessary to achieve those goals. It involves aligning quality objectives with the overall business strategy to ensure continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Strategic planning in quality management focuses on fostering a culture of quality throughout the organisation while staying responsive to market changes and regulatory requirements.