quality control
Defect prevention process
Quality control is the process of checking products or services to ensure they meet established standards.
It typically involves inspection, testing, and rejection of items that fall short: The batch failed quality control and was pulled from the line.
The term extends beyond manufacturing to any systematic effort to maintain consistency: Her editor served as quality control for the manuscript.
- testingExamining to evaluate
- spot checkUnannounced partial inspection
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- random samplingSelecting by pure chance
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
automation · supply chain · Six Sigma · QA · calibration · assembly line · validation · vetting · review · nonconformance · benchmarking · corrective action · continuous improvement · traceability · lot number · shelf life · factory floor · pass
- controlcommand, management, supervision, guidance, steering
- fashion industryfashion, fashion design, fashion designers, fashion shows, fashion week
- Auto Industryrecalls, dealerships, supply chain, emissions standards, safety ratings
- Lab Servicessample analysis, DNA testing, genetic testing, calibration, water testing
- medieval guildscraftsmen, artisans, apprentice, master craftsman, guild hall
- garment manufacturingserger, flatlock, chain stitch, lockstitch, fabric cutting
quality controlcarelessness
Inattention causing mistakes
sloppiness · negligence · disorganization · chaos · lack of oversight
quality controlcutting corners
Reducing effort improperly
race to the bottom · cheapening · cost-cutting · planned obsolescence · profit maximization
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