defects per million

**defects per million**

“Defects per million” (DPM) is a quality metric used to measure the number of defective units or errors found in a process or product per one million opportunities. It is commonly used in manufacturing, engineering, and quality management to assess performance and drive continuous improvement. A lower DPM indicates higher quality and reliability, making it a critical benchmark for organizations striving for excellence and customer satisfaction. This tag can be used for posts discussing quality control, Six Sigma methodologies, process improvement, and defect reduction strategies.