Quality Planning (QP) is a framework which specifies quality standards, practices, resources, and the sequence of activities

The quality plan should define:^[1]

1. Objectives to be achieved
2. A workflow that represents the operating practice or procedures of the organization
3. Allocation of responsibilities, authority, and resources
4. Documented standards, practices, procedures, and instructions
5. Audit programs at appropriate stages
6. A documented change procedure as a process is improved
7. A method for measuring the achievement of the quality objectives

[1]        “What is Quality Planning? Quality Control Plans | ASQ.” https://asq.org/quality-resources/quality-plans (accessed Jan. 07, 2021).