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Lead assessorLeader of an assessment team that is responsible for a proper and standard-compliant assessment and accuracy of results. A minimum qualification is defined (“Competent Assessor”). |
Level of practiceReference level of the Automotive SPICE® model used to define a process according to the level of practice and generic experience. At this level, strong points and improvement potential refer to general expectations realised on a basis of experience. Although meeting the expectations is not obligatory, it is considered a good process realisation practice. |
LFT (German “Lieferant“)German abbreviation for a supplier, see Supplier. |
Liquid for further processingLiquid other than a testing liquid necessary for extraction or analysis, e.g. a solvent used to rinse out analyser filters from e.g. remains of grease. |
List of requirementsSet of requirements defined by the customer for the supplier and his/her performance in the scope of the job. |
Long-term capabilityUsed to assess quality capability under actual process conditions after the initiation of series production in adequate time. |
Loses“Internal loses” are loses resulting from insufficient quality before dispatch. They are caused by reduced labour efficiency due to additional work, incorrect ergonomics, etc. The term also covers costs related to nonconformities resulting from failure to meet product quality requirements before dispatch (e.g. repeated service provision, repeated production, rework, repeated tests, rejects, etc.). “External loses” are both tangible and intangible loses after dispatch caused by insufficient quality. |