Quality Control And Assurance Flashcards
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Quality control
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This is where finished products are checked by inspectors to see if they meet the set standard. Products are inspected at the start and the end of the production process.
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Quality assurance
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This is where quality is built into the production process. For example, all staff check all items at all stages of the production process for faults. In this way everyone takes responsibility for delivering quality.
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Prototype or one off
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One off production
4
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Batch production
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A set number of products manufactured at one time.
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Mass production
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A very large number of products manufactured. Often in a production line.
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Continuous production
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Mass production that never stops.
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Scales of production
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One off, Batch, Mass, Continuous
