Written for practitioners and students with an engineering background, this book bridges the gap between their understanding of the techniques of quality control and the wider definition of TQM which is now accepted as a key part of business philosophy. Analyzes the relevance of total quality management (TQM) to changes in the engineering profession in the light of its increased involvement in company practices. It presents a broad picture of TQM and its main aspects and explains why it is considered as the major thrust for future competitiveness.
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This book is an ideal quick reference for any manager, designer, engineer, or researcher interested in quality.
The Handbook of Research on Developments and Trends in Industrial and Materials Engineering is a collection of innovative research on the theoretical and practical aspects of integrated systems within engineering.
Written in plain language, this text discusses how to tailor TQM to fit the specific needs of organizations of all types and sizes. The focus is on the principles and processes as well as the tools and techniques for continuous improvement.
Applying TQM to systems engineering can reduce costs while simultaneously improving product quality. This guide to proactive systems engineering shows how to develop and optimize a practical approach, while highlighting...
TPM for workshop leaders. Productivity Press. Portland, OR. Shirose, K., Kimura, Y. and Kaneda, M. (1995). P-M analysis: An advanced step in TPM implementation. Productivity Press. ... New directions for TPM. Productivity Press.
If you agree with the argument that a company is much more likely to produce high quality if all departments are motivated to achieve high quality results then you already have a good understanding of the basic principles of Total Quality ...
The book examines profitability as it relates to product cost—including the initial work determining investment paybacks.
The special feature of this book is that every chapter has a case study, in addition to a host of short questions and summary type questions.
Further, the book provides a complete framework for the implementation of TQM in engineering educational institutions. This book will be of interest to students, teachers, and researchers of education and management studies.