The cause-effect diagram is the graphical representation of causes that lead to or significantly influence a result. All problem causes should be identified and their dependencies shown....
An 8D report is a document that is exchanged between supplier and customer within the framework of quality management in the event of a complaint. 8D stands for the eight obligatory disciplines that must be followed during ...
A flowchart is the graphical representation of a process. The flowchart represents both the chronological order of individual process or work steps and their interdependencies...
A histogram represents a data set by range in the form of a bar chart. Histogram can be used to show the distribution of data quickly and clearly. A histogram is a graphical representation of the...
HACCP is the abbreviation for the English "Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points". Translated, it is a hazard analysis with which "critical control points" are to be identified and controlled.
The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is an overview of the most important strategic goals of a company. For this purpose, these goals are assigned key figures , targets and measures...
Based on the product description, a hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA) is performed; this critical step is used to identify the hazards and malfunctions that may occur in the item being...
Fault tree analysis (FTA) is a method for the reliability analysis of technical plants and systems. It is based on Boolean algebra and is used...
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis ) is a team-oriented analysis used to find potential sources of defects in products or processes from the outset, to identify their significance and to eliminate them....
An audit is a systematic review and evaluation of management systems, processes or products to verify that all required standards and requirements are met.
Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a quality management method that systematically analyzes customer requirements and integrates them directly into the scope of a product or service during product development....
Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a continuous accompanying monitoring of manufacturing processes by recording all key figures relevant to product quality. The SPC...
