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The Four Types of Cost of Quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The concept is typically divided into four categories:<\/p>\n

1. Prevention Costs: <\/strong>Investments made to avoid errors, such as training, quality control systems and standardized processes.<\/p>\n

2. Inspection and Appraisal Costs: <\/strong>Costs related to checking and monitoring quality, including testing, measurements and quality audits.<\/p>\n

3. Internal Failure Costs: <\/strong>Errors discovered before the product reaches the customer, such as scrapped items, rework or extra work in production.<\/p>\n

4. External Failure Costs: <\/strong>Errors discovered after the product has been delivered, such as complaints, returns or loss of customer trust.<\/p>\n

The earlier an error is detected in the value chain<\/a>, the cheaper it usually is to fix. That\u2019s why investing in quality from the start often pays off.<\/p>\n

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Why Is It Important to Understand Cost of Quality?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cost of quality affects both profitability and customer satisfaction. When you have control over your cost of quality, you can:<\/p>\n