Small businesses thinking big

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Small business companies can implement quality improvement and total quality management programs as effectively as large companies. Small companies have the advantages of easy communications among personnel and fast implementation of plans that can enhance employees' motivation. The companies should have a well-structured implementation plan, and realistic expectations about the company's resources and success to ensure efficient quality management. The misperceptions of small companies regarding quality management, and successful quality improvement programs of three companies are discussed.

Reports, Cover Story, Small business, Quality management, Total quality management

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Eugene L. Grant: 1897-1996

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Eugene L. Grant, an honorary member of ASQC died on Jul. 9, 1996, at the age of 99. He began his academic career as a professor in civil engineering at the Montana State University in Bozeman. His ability to synthesize ideas and logical explanations made the subject easier for his students. His book, 'Statistical Quality Control' and his teachings on quality control during World War II, contributed to the growth and spread of quality. He also received the Shewhart Medal in 1952 and an Honorary Membership in 1968.

Obituary, College teachers, College faculty, Grant, Eugene L.

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Suppliers team with Chrysler for $1.2 billion in cost savings

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Chrysler Corp. has achieved its goal of $1.2 billion in cost savings 60 days before schedule. Of the amount, $325 million will be realized in direct savings while the remainder will be accumulated during the next few years as the firm brings new models to market. Chrysler's Supplier COst Reduction Effort or SCORE program was responsible for the savings and enabled the firm to save $1 billion in 1996.

Finance, Automobile industry, Chrysler Corp., C

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