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The Glossary for Quality Management +++ Popular Articles: 'Standard', 'Satisfaction', 'System'

Deutsch: Selbstbewertungsfragebogen / Español: Cuestionario de Autoevaluación / Português: Questionário de Autoavaliação / Français: Questionnaire d'auto-évaluation / Italiano: Questionario di Autovalutazione /

The Self Assessment Questionnaire is defined by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard? (PCI DSS).

Sensor in the quality management context refers to a device or component used to detect, measure, and monitor various physical parameters or conditions in a production or manufacturing process. Sensors play a crucial role in quality control and assurance by providing real-time data and feedback, allowing organizations to maintain consistent product quality and optimize their processes. These devices are employed across multiple industries to ensure that products meet specified quality standards.

Deutsch: Reihe / Español: Serie / Português: Série / Français: Série / Italiano: Serie /

In the context of quality management,, "serie" refers to a set of products or items that are produced in a sequence or with a shared set of characteristics.

Deutsch: Dienstleistung / Español: Servicio / Português: Serviço / Français: Service / Italiano: Servizio /

In the context of quality management, service refers to the overall experience that a customer or user has when interacting with a company or organization. It includes the entire process of providing and delivering a product or service, from initial contact to final delivery and beyond.

Deutsch: Bedeutung / Español: Significancia / Português: Significância / Français: Signification / Italiano: Significato /

In the quality management context, significance refers to the importance or relevance of a particular quality aspect, process, or data point within an organization's quality management system. It involves assessing the impact that specific factors or variables may have on the overall quality of products or services. Significance helps organizations prioritize their quality efforts by focusing on critical areas that can significantly affect customer satisfaction, compliance with standards, and overall business success.

Deutsch: Simulation / Español: Simulación / Português: Simulação / Français: Simulation / Italiano: Simulazione

In the quality management context, simulation refers to the use of models and computer programs to replicate a process or system in order to predict outcomes, assess risks, and improve the understanding of potential quality issues before they occur in real-world operations. Simulation allows organizations to test changes, optimize processes, and evaluate the effectiveness of quality management strategies without the cost and risk associated with physical trials.

Deutsch: Situation / Español: Situación / Português: Situação / Français: Situation / Italiano: Situazione

In the quality management context, Situation refers to the specific set of circumstances, conditions, or factors that impact the quality of processes, products, or services within an organization. Understanding and managing the situation effectively is crucial for maintaining high-quality standards, achieving customer satisfaction, and ensuring continuous improvement. Situations can vary widely, from internal operational challenges to external market changes, and require a tailored approach to address effectively.

Deutsch: Sechs Sigma / Español: Seis Sigma / Português: Seis Sigma / Français: Six Sigma / Italiano: Sei Sigma /

Six Sigma refers to a process-focused methodology designed to improve business performance through improving specific areas of a strategic business processes.