critical element

Definition

An input of a process that is essential to the production of the final product at a satisfactory level of quality. Critical elements must be present in the process, and above a certain quality standard, in order for the end product to successfully meet the requirements of the customer. Identifying critical elements of a process is a crucial step in Six Sigma projects and other process improvement initiatives.

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