Product and Process Quality Flashcards
Quality
The degree to which a product or process meets reasonable or agreed-upon expectations
Quality Control
Measuring quality against established standards after the good or service has been produced and weeding out any defective products
Quality Assurance
A more comprehensive approach of company-wide policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that every product meets quality standards `
Tools and Strategies to Help Ensure Quality
Continuous Improvement
Statistical Process Control
Six Sigma
ISO 9000
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
The use of random sampling and tools such as control charts to monitor the production process
Six Sigma
A rigorous quality management program that strives to eliminate deviations between the actual and desired performance of a business system
ISO 9000
A globally recognized family of standards for quality management systems
Continuous Improvement
Kaizen
Empower employees to continuously improve the quality of goods production or service delivery