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quality improvement

[/ˈkwɒlɪti ɪmˈpruːvmənt/]
nounpl: quality improvements
melhoria da qualidade
1. A systematic approach to enhancing products, services, or processes by identifying and eliminating defects and inefficiencies
The company implemented a quality improvement program to reduce manufacturing defects.
A empresa implementou um programa de melhoria da qualidade para reduzir defeitos de fabricação.
2. The continuous process of making incremental enhancements to meet or exceed customer expectations
Quality improvement initiatives led to higher customer satisfaction rates.
As iniciativas de melhoria da qualidade resultaram em maiores taxas de satisfação do cliente.
3. In management, a methodology such as Six Sigma or Lean that focuses on process optimization
The team used quality improvement tools to streamline the workflow.
A equipe utilizou ferramentas de melhoria da qualidade para otimizar o fluxo de trabalho.
Synonyms
quality enhancementprocess improvementcontinuous improvementkaizen
Antonyms
quality degradationdecline in quality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhoria da qualidade
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese business contexts
São Paulo
melhoria contínua da qualidade
Often emphasizes the continuous nature of the process
Portugal
melhoria da qualidade
Standard term used in Portuguese business and manufacturing sectors
General Brazilian
programa de qualidade
Alternative informal expression used in some organizations

Related Idioms & Phrases

continuous improvement cycle
quality assurance and improvement
drive for quality improvement
quality improvement metrics
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