quality control
noun
: an aggregate of activities (such as design analysis and inspection for defects) designed to ensure adequate quality especially in manufactured products
quality controller
noun
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That processes built for stability—quality control, compliance and supplier oversight—begin to fray under the weight of reactive strategy.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
That comes on the heels of several high-profile aviation incidents in the United States — including a midair collision between an American Airlines jetliner and a military helicopter — as well as lingering quality control issues at Boeing.
—Bella Stoddart,monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Automation is also incorporated into quality control, with each task assigned a traceable code, enabling digital storage and tracking of product information.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Amazon’ promises quality control, variety of options and a warranty.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
That comes on the heels of several high-profile aviation incidents in the United States — including a midair collision between an American Airlines jetliner and a military helicopter — as well as lingering quality control issues at Boeing.
—Bella Stoddart,monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Automation is also incorporated into quality control, with each task assigned a traceable code, enabling digital storage and tracking of product information.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Amazon’ promises quality control, variety of options and a warranty.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Quality control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20control. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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