The definitive market leader and authoritative educational reference, MANAGING FOR QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE, 10e provides unmatched coverage and insightful comparisons that guide students through the intricacies of quality management. Built upon the strength and proven experience of well-known authors and examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige Award, this text presents the fundamental principles and historical foundations of total quality with an emphasis on high-performance management practices. It offers unparalleled coverage of ISO 9000 certification standards, Six Sigma, and the U.S. Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award standards. Current examples from leading organizations throughout the world emphasize the practical aspects of the book’s managerial focus as well as the technical topics that students are learning. Coverage of most of the Body of Knowledge required for ASQ certification helps students prepare to become Certified Quality Managers. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
FIGURE 6.2 I THE CUSTOMER—DRIvEN QUALITY CYCLE Binney 86 Smith, the company that produces Crayola crayons and markers, makes it a point to improve its products by taking advantage of customer feed— back. Many of the letters the company ...
This proven text has three primary objectives: familiarize students with the basic principles and methods, show how these principles and methods have been put into effect in a variety of organizations, and illustrate the relationship ...
Not long ago total quality was just a buzzword. Today, Total Quality is an integral component of management success in today's complex business environment. This text presents an overview of...
The market leader in quality management, this text is built on the strength and experience of well-known authors in the field.
Managing for Quality and Performance Excellence
Managing for Quality and Performance Excellence
This book bridges two essential aspects of assessing and achieving business excellence in 21st-century organizations.
Understanding supplier performance is vital to ensuring a well-functioning supply network.
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The case studies in this book illuminate hands-on application of the theories of TQM within the Pacific Rim region and include: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Singapore, Hawaii, Hong Kong and Malaysia.