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This glossary is designed for the moments when a team needs a clear answer fast: what the term means, why it matters on the floor, and how it affects shipment, reporting, and buyer communication.
Covering inspection, sampling, CAPA, traceability, supplier quality, and process control.
Start with these high-impact terms
These are the definitions teams usually need first when a shipment is at risk.
AQL (Acceptance Quality Limit)
A statistical threshold that defines the maximum defect rate allowed before a lot is rejected.
Final Random Inspection (FRI)
A last quality checkpoint performed on finished goods pulled randomly before shipment.
CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action)
A structured process for fixing the root cause of quality issues so they don't happen again.
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
A method of using statistical techniques to monitor and control processes by tracking variation over time.
Audit trail
A chronological record of every inspection event, result, and data change, providing clear proof for buyers.
RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
A structured investigation method used to identify the underlying causes of a problem or defect.
Browse by workflow
Use these clusters when you need the right terms for sampling, corrective action, traceability, or process control.
Inspection and sampling
Terms used when teams decide what to inspect, how much to sample, and whether a lot can ship.
Corrective action and containment
Terms for stopping defects fast, documenting nonconformance, and proving corrective action is complete.
Process control and risk
Terms that help factories monitor variation, validate capability, and reduce risk before defects escape.
Traceability and compliance
Terms used to prove what happened, who approved it, and whether the product meets buyer or system requirements.
Performance and improvement
Terms tied to continuous improvement, supplier performance, line discipline, and long-term quality reporting.
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What is a quality inspection glossary?
It is a practical reference page that explains factory QC, inspection, sampling, and corrective-action terms in plain language so the floor and office stay aligned.
Who is this glossary for?
It is for factory managers, QC inspectors, sourcing teams, buyers, and anyone who needs clear definitions before making shipment or escalation decisions.
Why does this glossary matter in real operations?
Because unclear terms create Zalo chaos, Excel rework, and chat mess. Standard definitions give teams clear proof and faster decisions.
Move from definitions to clear proof
KaizenQ helps factory teams turn the terms in this glossary into one live inspection workflow: defects logged on the floor, instant office visibility, and buyer-ready reports without the manual rework.
