Food
Precise definitions that are used to sort food into quality grades. For example, apples might be sorted according to size, ripeness, color, symmetry and condition to offer a premium and non-premium grade.Manufacturing
A bicycle manufacturer performs automated quality control testing on all units before shipping based on specifications such as detailed measurements designed to ensure that a bicycle's tire is properly aligned to its assembly.Infrastructure
A solar panel manufacturer guarantees the conversion efficiency of its modules over time. This is based on a specification of rated power output and percentage of that output that can be expected as the panels approach end-of-life, often 25 years.Formulations
The amount of a high quality ingredient in a product. For example, a beverage that is 30% organic pineapple juice.Materials
Material quality such as the thread count of a fabric.Software
Specifications for the performance of a software service such as a 99.99% availability rate.Services
A hotel chain defines detailed specifications of what it means for a room to be clean. This is used to define processes for cleaning services and quality control checks.| Overview: Quality Specifications | ||
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Definition | Detailed requirements that define the quality of a product, service or process. | |
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