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Q
Qualifier
A data element whose value shall be expressed
as a code that gives specific meaning to the
function of another data element or a segment.
Quality (ISO8402)
The totality of features and characteristics
of a product or service that bear on its ability
to satisfy stated or implied needs.
Note: The ISO9000 standards on quality management
and quality assurance consists of 4 standards:
9000 guidelines for selection and use, 9001
model for quality assurance in design/development
9002 model for quality assurance in production
and installation, 9003 model for quality assurance
in final inspection and test, and 9004 guidelines
for quality management and quality system
elements, part 2 are guidelines for services.
Quality Assurance
(ISO8402)
All those planned and systematic actions necessary
to provide adequate confidence that a product
or service will satisfy given requirements
for quality.
Quality Control (ISO8402)
The operational techniques and activities
that are used to fulfil requirements for quality.
Quantity Charge
The unit rate which is lower than the normal
rate and applies to shipments meeting specific
weight requirements (air cargo).
Quantity Discount
A proportional reduction of a rate based on
quantity (air cargo).
Quarantine
The period during which an arriving vessel,
including its equipment, cargo, crew or passengers,
suspected to carry or carrying a contagious
disease is detained in strict isolation to
prevent the spread of such a disease.
Quay
That part of a wharf which is intended for
the mooring of vessels.
Queue
A stored arrangement of computer data, programs
or messages, waiting to be processed in the
order in which they were submitted.
Quoin
Timber wedge used to secure drums against
movement.
Quotas
A system of controlling imports, exports or
production by specifying a certain limitation.
Quotation
Amount stated as the price according to tariff
for certain services to be provided or issued
to a customer with specification on conditions
for carriage.
Quotation Expiration
Date
The date as from which a quotation price is
no longer valid.
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