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Quality management

Relating to the processes or means used to achieve product and service quality.

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alliance

Quality management; Six Sigma

Both a strategy and a formal relationship between a supplier and a customer that engenders cooperation for the benefit of both parties.

quality trilogy

Quality management; Six Sigma

A three-pronged approach to managing for quality. The three legs are quality planning (developing the products and processes required to meet customer needs), quality control ...

lean production

Quality management; Six Sigma

An initiative focused on eliminating all waste in manufacturing processes. Principles of lean manufacturing include zero waiting time, zero inventory, scheduling (internal ...

cause

Quality management; Six Sigma

An identified reason for the presence of a defect or problem.

key process characteristic

Quality management; Six Sigma

A process parameter that can affect safety or compliance with regulations, fit, function, performance or subsequent processing of product.

21 cfr, parts 808, 812 and 820

Quality management; Six Sigma

Requirements governing the quality procedures of medical device manufacturers.

value analysis

Quality management; Six Sigma

Analyzing the value stream to identify value added and nonvalue added activities.