In contrast, Quality Control is the tactical execution of inspections and testing. It occurs after a product or a component of a project is completed. The goal of QC is to verify that the specific requirements have been met and to catch any flaws before the product reaches the end user. This involves activities like laboratory testing, peer reviews, and software debugging. QC provides the final safety net, ensuring that even if a process fails, the faulty product is intercepted.
To tailor this further,g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, or Agile QA) for a small business quality assurance/quality control
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