Difference between quality defects, deviations, observations, NCRs and findings
In the world of quality management, it is important to be able to accurately identify and classify quality issues in order to effectively address them. However, it can be confusing to understand the differences between various terms used to describe quality issues. In this blog, we will explore the differences between quality defects, deviations, observations, nonconformances, and findings.
Quality defect
Quality deviation
Quality observation
Quality nonconformance or nonconformity
Quality finding
Summary
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