Research for the next generation of quality
Article Abstract:
The ASQC-supported Transformations to Quality Organizations 1995/1996 research grant awards to 25 projects aims to catalyze multidisciplinary investigations into quality improvement principles. Among the projects are several related to total quality management strategies, a few focusing on customer-valued quality and fast product innovation, and one dealing with the leadership of technical professional teams. Preliminary results pertaining to some of the projects show the benefits of quality principles in setting benchmarks leading to systematic improvement of organizations.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Improving business-education relationships
Article Abstract:
A symbiotic relationship between educators and business leaders is necessary to provide appropriate quality education to future businesspeople. In addition, these businesspeople may be able to generate fresh feedback from students and, hence, initiate some needed changes into the business community. Improved communication through interactive involvement by both groups as well as increased emphasis on total quality management principles and techniques are recommended.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1997
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Developing the next generation of quality leaders. AQC attendees rate Baldrige Award influence. Quality management in an economic downturn
- Abstracts: Students aren't learning quality principles in business schools. Producing managers right the first time
- Abstracts: Ten rules for timely task completion in cross-functional teams. The newest team member wasn't a team player
- Abstracts: Study reveals technology's role in customer satisfaction. IRS is lowest ranked service in United States. Consult your customers before making plans