Quadricycle

1) In motor vehicle terms, defined as a vehicle having four wheels and engine power not exceeding 15 kilowatts and an unladen mass (ie weight), including the weight of batteries in the case of electrically-powered versions, not exceeding 550 kg in the case of goods carrying models and 400 kg in any other case.

QFF

1) Quick-frozen food regulations. Common industry terminology for The Quick-Frozen Foodstuffs Regulations 1990 (as amended) - also EU Directive of similar title (ie the QFF Directive).

QCA

1) Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Body that establishes training qualifications.

QA

1) Quality assurance. A mark of distinction (eg ISO 9000) indicating that a product or service meets established quality standards.

Put away rules

1) The internal rules and procedures for positioning stock in a warehouse or store after goods inward processing. (Source: ILT Supply-Chain Inventory Management SIG)

Purchasing lead time (PLT)

1) The total length of time between the decision to purchase an item and its availability for dispatch from the supplier concerned (that is, the sum of the order lead-time, the production lead time and any time necessary for packing or preparation for dispatch of a specific order). (Source: ILT Supply-Chain Inventory Management SIG)