System

Set of interrelated or interactive elements.

(from DIN EN ISO 9000:2005)



The structure of an organization in which responsibilities, authorities and inter-relationships, as well as procedures and processes are defined together with the necessary resources for the realization of an objective.

Reference Volume (and volume-specific, additional or differing definitions to the standard):
VDA Volume 6 Part 2;

VDA Volume 6 Part 4