The benefits of applying TQM in manufacturing are well-known: eliminating product defects, enhancing product design, speeding delivery, and reducing costs. Most people readily agree with the basic premise of TQM, but how many have have been able to implement it successfully? What makes it so difficult for TQM to permeate a company? How can an approach to corporate management first develop in Japan take root and flourish in the very different corporate climate of the U.S.?
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Total Quality Management: The Route to Improving Performance
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...
This direct, straightforward book provides material that focuses on making the theories and principles of total quality practical and useful in a real-world setting. Up-to-date and comprehensive, it coversallof the...
This book features a straightforward, practical look at applying the theories and principles of total quality in the real world. Current and comprehensive, it covers every aspect of total quality...
This practical Quality Management book focuses on meeting the expectations of internal customers, external customers, and owner/investors–the backbones of any organization and its culture. Integrating theories and...
Evans/Lindsay is a market leader in this area. James Evans is a well-known author in the field, and is the current president of the Decision Sciences Institute. With his past...
Designed as a study aid for those preparing to take the Certified Quality Manager Examination administered by the American Society for Quality (ASQ), this book provides a thorough understanding of...