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A typical term that is used to describe senior executives within an organization. (For example: CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, etc.)

Calibration is simply the comparison of performance to a standard of known accuracy. It may simply involve determining whether there is deviation from nominal or may also include correction (adjustment) to minimize the errors. Properly calibrated equipment provides confidence that your products/services meet their specifications.

The maximum achievable results, based upon imposed limitations.

Capability Analysis is a graphical or statistical tool that visually or mathematically compares actual process performance to the performance standards established by the customer.

To analyze (plot or calculate) capability you need the mean and standard deviation associated with the required attribute in a sample of product (usually n=30), and customer requirements associated with that product.

The Capability Maturity Model for Software (also known as the CMM and SW-CMM) has been a model used by many organizations to identify best practices, useful in helping them increase the maturity of their processes.

The maximum amount a machine, process, or system can produce.

A series of non-bottlenecks which, based upon the sequence in which they perform their jobs, act as a constraint.

Procedure used in response to a defect. This implies that you are reporting a detected Non-Conformity and have determined the root cause to correct this from reoccurring.

A process or series of discussions between managers and employees (tossed back & forth like a ball) to come up with a means of achieving a Breakthrough Objective.

A factor (X) that has an impact on a response variable (Y); a source of variation in a process or a product or a system.
Anything that adversely affects the nature, timing, or magnitude of an adverse effect.