// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Quality Manual
A Quality Manual is a document that outlines an organization's quality management system, including its quality policy, objectives, and the procedures used to achieve them. It serves as a central reference for quality-related activities.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Quality Manual, within an Industry 5.0 quality management system, is a foundational document detailing an organization's quality policy, objectives, scope, and the documented procedures and processes employed to meet specified quality standards and regulatory requirements.
BACKGROUND
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as 4IR, Industry 4.0 or the Intelligence Age, is a neologism describing rapid technological advancement in the 21st century. It follows the Third Industrial Revolution. The term was popularized in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum founder and former executive chairman, who asserts that these developments represent a significant shift in industrial capitalism.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- QM Document
- Quality Handbook
- System Manual
- Policy Manual
USAGE NOTE
The Quality Manual is often a requirement for ISO 9001 certification and provides a high-level overview of the quality system.