Glossary V
Glossary V
Deutsch: Lieferantenkonformität / Español: Cumplimiento de proveedores / Português: Conformidade de fornecedores / Français: Conformité des fournisseurs / Italiano: Conformità dei fornitori
Vendor Compliance refers to the systematic adherence of suppliers to predefined standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements set by a purchasing organization. It serves as a cornerstone in quality management, ensuring that external partners align with operational, legal, and ethical expectations to mitigate risks and maintain consistent product or service delivery. The concept integrates procurement, risk management, and performance evaluation into a unified framework.
Deutsch: Lieferantenmanagement / Español: Gestión de Proveedores / Português: Gerenciamento de Fornecedores / Français: Gestion des Fournisseurs / Italiano: Gestione dei Fornitori
Vendor Management in the quality management context refers to the systematic process of selecting, evaluating, and overseeing suppliers to ensure they meet an organisation’s quality standards, compliance requirements, and performance expectations. Effective vendor management plays a critical role in maintaining product consistency, reducing defects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimising supply chain efficiency.
Deutsch: Überprüfung / Español: Verificación / Português: Verificação / Français: Vérification / Italiano: Verifica /
Français: Vérification
Verification and validation, in engineering or quality management systems, it is the act of reviewing, inspecting or testing, in order to establish and document that a product, service or system meets regulatory or technical standards.
Deutsch: Umgebung / Español: Vecindad / Português: Vizinhança / Français: Voisinage / Italiano: Vicinanza
Vicinity in the context of quality management refers to the area or environment surrounding a process, operation, or facility that can have an impact on the quality of products or services. This term encompasses both physical and non-physical elements that might influence quality outcomes, including environmental conditions, equipment, personnel, and even cultural factors within an organization.
Deutsch: Vietnam / Español: Vietnam / Português: Vietnã / Français: Vietnam / Italiano: Vietnam
Vietnam in the context of quality management often refers to the concept of offshoring or outsourcing production to Vietnam, a nation that has become a significant hub for manufacturing due to its cost-effectiveness and improving industrial infrastructure. The term may also relate to the country's quality management systems and practices, influenced by international standards such as ISO 9001.
Deutsch: Verstoß / Español: Infracción / Português: Violação / Français: Violation / Italiano: Violazione
A violation in the context of quality management refers to a breach or non-compliance with established standards, regulations, or internal quality protocols. It indicates a failure to adhere to quality requirements, which can lead to product defects, regulatory penalties, or compromised safety and performance.
Deutsch: Viskosität / Español: Viscosidad / Português: Viscosidade / Français: Viscosité / Italiano: Viscosità
The viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its resistance to gradual Deformation by shear stress or tensile stress. For liquids, it corresponds to the informal notion of "thickness".