Category: Glossary

Time when equipment is unable to produce as required.

The proportion of output meeting defined requirements for a process.

Material or product removed from production because it cannot be used as intended.

The agreed authoritative source for a defined data item or record.

Disconnected information that is difficult to find, combine, or reconcile.

Governance for consistent core records shared across manufacturing systems.

A structured process to investigate issues, act on causes, and verify effectiveness.

Controlling how product or process issues are recorded, assessed, and dispositioned.

Assessing a lot or process using a defined subset of items or measurements.

Links between material lots, components, process steps, and finished products.