Entity: IQC
IQC, short for Incoming Quality Control, is a quality management process that involves inspecting incoming raw materials or components to ensure they meet predefined quality standards before being used in production.
IQC
Etymology
The acronym IQC stands for Incoming Quality Control.
Definition
IQC, short for Incoming Quality Control, is a quality management process that involves inspecting incoming raw materials or components to ensure they meet predefined quality standards before being used in production.
Historical Context
IQC has been a crucial aspect of manufacturing processes to maintain quality standards and prevent defects in the final products.
Cultural Significance
IQC plays a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction, reducing rework costs, and enhancing the overall efficiency of production processes.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include IPQC (In-Process Quality Control), PQC (Process Quality Control), FQC (Final Quality Control), and OQC (Outgoing Quality Control).
See Also
A quality management process that involves inspecting incoming raw materials or components to ensure they meet predefined quality standards before being used in production.