Glossary U

Deutsch: Unwucht / Español: Desequilibrio / Português: Desequilíbrio / Français: Déséquilibre / Italiano: Sbilanciamento

Unbalance in the context of quality management refers to the uneven distribution of mass or force within a system or component, leading to vibrations, noise, and potential operational inefficiencies. It is a critical factor in maintaining the performance, safety, and longevity of mechanical systems.

Deutsch: Verständnis / Español: Comprensión / Português: Compreensão / Français: Compréhension / Italiano: Comprensione

Understanding in the quality management context refers to the comprehensive awareness and knowledge that individuals within an organisation have regarding the systems, processes, standards, and expectations necessary to ensure consistent product or service quality. This involves grasping customer needs, regulatory requirements, internal procedures, and overall quality objectives. A deep understanding across all levels of the organisation is critical for successful quality management, ensuring that everyone is aligned and committed to maintaining and improving quality standards.

Deutsch: Universeller Produktcode / Español: Código Universal de Producto / Português: Código Universal de Produto / Français: Code Universel des Produits / Italiano: Codice Universale del Prodotto

Universal Product Code (UPC) is a barcode symbology used extensively for tracking trade items in stores. In the context of quality management, UPC plays a vital role in ensuring product consistency, traceability, and efficiency in inventory management and sales processes.

Deutsch: Benutzerfreundlichkeit / Español: Usabilidad / Português: Usabilidade / Français: Utilisabilité / Italiano: Usabilità

Usability in the context of quality management refers to the measure of how effectively, efficiently, and satisfactorily a product, service, or system can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals in a particular context of use. It encompasses the ease of use and user satisfaction, focusing on designing products and services that meet the needs and expectations of users.