Overcoming the real issues of implementation
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Total quality management (TQM) theories applied practically by GEC Plessey Semiconductors (GPS), an England-based company, has helped in overcoming the problems of implementation. Working together with the employees and making improvement for customers ensures the success of the business. GPS appoints managers and employees as site leaders and council members to set policy, train, facilitate, participate in development and make decision on TQM implementation.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1995
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What went wrong in U.S. business's attempt to rescue its competitiveness?
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The positive and negative aspects of total quality management (TQM) were observed by comparing a power-generating equipment manufacturing company which successfully implemented TQM and a fluid-handling manufacturing company which failed. The top management of the power-generating equipment manufacturer involves team work, quality tools and customer focus for successful TQM.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1995
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