Download or read book World Class Performance Through Total Quality written by Paul. Spenley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) - A COMPETITIVE EDGE In the context of the European and Western manufacturing challenge being set by the 'Far Eastern Machine', it is of critical importance that manufacturing competitiveness is improved in Western companies. The ability to export successfully is becoming even more critical to the economic well-being of developed countries worldwide. The Japanese domination of the motor cycle and domestic consumer markets has had a significant impact on the balance of payments in Western Europe and the USA. All the signs are that Japanese companies are ready and able to enter other markets aggressively, through takeovers, acquisitions and off-shore manufacturing facilities. In Western Europe, the creation of the 'Single Market' in 1992 has provided major opportunities for companies to increase their market share. Unfortunately, many companies in the West have shown an inability to succeed even in their market when faced with tough, well-organized opposition, such as that from the Far East. There is very little time left for Western companies to catch up - the challenge is becoming more fiercely competitive daily. The time to improve competitive edge may be too late for many companies, as the European frontiers are dismantled and the Japanese companies continue to build off-shore plants in Europe. For example, it is a fact that companies are increasingly x PREFACE being forced to achieve world class manufacturing capability in order to compete and, in many cases, survive.
Download or read book Breaking the Constraints to World class Performance written by H. William Dettmer and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text explains how to identify and optimize the system contraints that may inhibit an organization's overall performance. It includes examples, success stories and real-life corporation case studies, including: Bethlehem Steel, Ford, GM and America On-Line.
Download or read book Step Change Total Quality written by P. Spenley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1995-02-28 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows senior management how to implement TQM with clear explanations of the principles behind it. It is an indispensable guide book for senior managers in all sections of industry and commerce, at all stages of putting into practice the quality improvement process.
Download or read book Krishna s Total Quality Management TQM written by and published by Krishna Prakashan Media. This book was released on with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT written by P. N. MUKHERJEE and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive view of concepts, principles and practices of Total Quality Management (TQM) from basics through advanced tools and techniques for practical implementation.It is well known that ‘Total Organization Involvement’ in understanding and implementing TQM, along with the integrated business strategy, provided Japanese organizations with a strong platform for a meteoric rise to world-class performance and global leadership in every sphere of their operation. The success of TQM therefore depends a lot on the strong foundation and infrastructure of an organization. This is the crux of the author’s theory of ‘Holistic Management System for World-class Performance and Leadership’ expounded in this book. It is a TQM-based model that helps create a world-class management system for performance excellence and global leadership. The concluding part of the book cites several examples of practical implementation of TQM principles and practices in various manufacturing and service sectors of the Indian industry, providing elaboration and analysis of each case study. The book is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students of management as well as students of most engineering disciplines. It can also be used by the industries as a valuable guide to continuous improvement and implementation of a world-class management system in line with the TQM principles and practices. In a nutshell, the book provides wide coverage of areas related to TQM and integrates all its processes, tools and techniques under one management system to help businesses grow and excel. This is indeed the unique feature of the book.
Download or read book Total Quality Management written by Peratec Ltd and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quality is a customer issue. It arises because customers require products and services, which not only meet their performance requirements but are satisfac tory in terms of safety, length of working life and pride of ownership. In a manufacturing organization, therefore, the achievement of quality standards is not restricted to the production departments. It extends to all parts of the business from conceptual design to marketing, from order processing and distribution. A quality product is not just a solidly made item dating from the days when 'Made in Britain' distinguished goods from all the inferior products coming out of the emerging industries of the Far East. It is a product which ranks high against all the criteria which sophisticated consumers now use to evaluate the things they buy. 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 Management (TQM). But TQM is not a 'quick fix' or a magic cure. It is a management technique designed to involve all parts of the business in the pursuit of, and commitment to, the highest quality result. By involving everyone from the Chief Executive to the most junior employee in the company's objectives, in a way which means something in their particular job, the company is well on the way to achieving the best results its workforce can achieve.
Download or read book 100 Methods for Total Quality Management written by Gopal K Kanji and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1996-03-05 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From force field analysis to `zero defects′, from `brainstorming′ to the Deming Wheel, this volume meets the need for a short, accessible reference to the 100 most frequently adopted methods for implementing total quality management. Central to the book is a broad interpretation of TQM - the methods addressed are relevant to all those interested in using explicit tools, qualitative and quantitative, to assist problem-solving, analysis and evaluation in the management process. After an introduction briefly outlining the basic principles of TQM, the bulk of the book then provides clear, concise outlines of the 100 methods. It describes their purpose, application - `how to use′ - and benefits, with examples. A classification of the methods is also provided, utilizing the broad schema′s of: management methods, idea generation, data collection and analysis.
Download or read book Design Reliability written by B.S. Dhillon and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1999-06-18 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As engineering systems become more and more complex, industry has recognized the importance of system and product reliability and places ever increasing emphasis on it during the design phase. Despite its efforts, however, industry continues to lose billions of dollars each year because of unexpected system failures. Therefore, it becomes increasingly important for designers and engineers to have a solid grounding in reliability engineering and keep abreast of new developments and research results.
Download or read book Advanced Design Concepts for Engineers written by B.S. Dhillon and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1998-03-24 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the design engineer with concise information on the most important advanced methods that have emerged in recent years for the design of structures, products and components. While these methods have been discussed in the professional literature, this is the first full presentation of their key principles and features in a single convenient volume. Both veteran and beginning design engineers will find new information and ideas in this book for improving the design engineering process in terms of quality, reliability, cost control and timeliness. Each advanced design concept is examined thoroughly, but in a concise way that presents the essentials clearly and quickly. The author is a leading engineering educator whose many books on design engineering methods, engineering management and quality control have been published in different languages throughout the world. This recent book is available for prompt delivery. To receive your copy quickly, please order now. An order form follows the complete table of contents on the reverse.
Download or read book Applied Reliability Usability and Quality for Engineers written by B.S. Dhillon and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global competition is forcing reliability and other professionals to work closely during the product design and manufacturing phase. Because of this collaboration, reliability, usability, and quality principles are being applied across many diverse sectors of the economy. This book offers the principles, methods, and procedures for these areas in one resource. This book brings together the areas of reliability, usability, and quality for those working in diverse areas to allow them to be exposed to activities that can help them perform their tasks more effectively. This is the only book that covers these areas together in this manner and written in such a way that no previous knowledge is required to understand it. The sources of the material presented are included in the reference section at the end of each chapter along with examples and solutions to test reader comprehension. Applied Reliability, Usability, and Quality for Engineers is useful to design, manufacturing, and systems engineers, as well as manufacturing managers, reliability, usability and, quality specialists. It can also be helpful to graduate, senior undergraduate students, and instructors.
Download or read book Cost Management in Plastics Processing written by Robin Kent and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cost Management in Plastics Processing: Strategies, Targets, Techniques, and Tools, Fourth Edition, makes readers think about current practices and how to go forward with effective cost management. This is a practical workbook that provides a structured approach to reducing costs in plastics processing for all the major plastics shaping processes (moulding, extrusion, forming) as well as elsewhere in the company (e.g., in factory services and non-manufacturing areas). Competition in all manufacturing sectors is increasing, and there is continuous pressure to drive costs down and to increase cost management. Good cost management improves profits and margins, improves management control and opens the door to becoming a world-class company. The approach throughout this book looks rigorously at where costs are incurred and proposes projects and targets for cost reduction. This book is designed to provide a well-structured map broken down into simple tasks and achievable goals. This book offers a structured approach to the techniques of cost management, from how costs are calculated by accountants, to the effective use of machines and labor, to the minimization of waste. It begins by looking at traditional methods of accounting and costing and whether these are helpful or accurate for project management. Practical examples of cost management in plastics processing are included, together with many useful flow charts and diagrams to illustrate the points under discussion. Enables plastics processors to institute an effective cost management system, going beyond simply trying to cut costs Provides a holistic perspective on cost management, shining a light on areas on costs which may not have previously been considered or accounted for, and proposing projects and targets for cost reduction Serves as a route map to help companies move toward improved margins and greater profitability
Download or read book World Class Research and Development written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1996-10-16 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Operations Management and Productivity Techniques written by T. T. KACHWALA and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2009-03-04 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of Operations Management is universally applicable to all functions including Production, Materials, Human Resources, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Operations Management is an effective and efficient way of carrying out a business process (manufactur-ing or service sector) aimed at maximization of Customer Satisfaction and Return On Investment. The concept of productivity implies effectiveness and efficiency in individual and organizational performance, reflected in the creation of surplus through productive operations. This book provides readers with an easy-to-understand treatment of all aspects of Operations Management and explains the expanded coverage of the role of Operations Management in the organization. Manufacturing and service operations are given equal treatment. While focusing on the basic principles and core operations in a straightforward and well structured style, the book provides students with an understanding of managing operations, effectively and efficiently, in the following areas: Total Quality Management Statistical Process Control Total Productive Management Service Quality Management Supply Chain Management Inventory Management Written for MBA students as well as for B.Tech. students in Mechanical/Production/Industrial engineering, this book covers the curriculum of different universities for a course in Operations Management.
Download or read book Total Organizational Excellence written by John S. Oakland and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2001 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Total Organizational Excellence derives some of its material from TQM, but extends and reorganises those principles around a new framework in which people and culture, business process re-engineering and benchmarking predominate.
Download or read book Total Quality Management written by John S. Oakland and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a simple model for 'Total Quality Management' and comprehensive coverage of the concepts students need to understand. It is supported throughout with real-life case studies.
Download or read book Quality Management Practices written by R. P. Mohanty and published by Excel Books India. This book was released on 2008 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the outcome of the efforts of many professionals working both in academia and industry who have contributed to the proceedings of the International Conference on Quality Management Practices for Organizational Excellence . Organizational Excellence is a final product composed of two basic elements alloyed prudently by the members/stakeholders of an organization. These two basic elements are Strategy and Culture . When we talk of quality management practices, we have to pursue quality as a strategy and also quality as a culture . Quality as strategy is a conscious and deliberate search for a plan of action that will develop an organization's distinctive competence and compound it. Quality as culture is the amalgamation of behavior patterns of all the stakeholders in terms of beliefs, values, attitudes etc. In other words, quality management is the epicenter of the competitive organizations of the future in which strategy is the scientific pursuits and culture is the artistic artifacts. Numerous authors have put forth their logical thoughts, have articulated their concepts and have validated their hypothesis relating to quality management. The papers, which have found place in this book aim at creating values of quality management practices.
Download or read book TPM A Route to World Class Performance written by Peter Willmott and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2000-11-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Total productive maintenance (TPM), a Japanese management protocol developed to alleviate production losses caused by machine breakdowns has moved on.Through TPM, more companies accept the concept of Zero Breakdowns as achievable. From the foundation of zero breakdowns, world class plants are able to run for complete shifts without the need for intervention. TPM is still pushing back the boundaries of what was thought possible. Driven by the proven principles of TPM, the book emphasises the need to build on existing good practices and to win commitment by delivering results. The book provides a practical guide to delivering TPM benefits and is based on the authors' first hand experience of seeing TPM in Japan. It adapts these benefits to suit the strategic needs of companies across four continents. "TPM A Route to World Class Performance" builds on Peter Willmott's earlier book, "TPM the Western Way", updating the scope of applications and tools. The TPM route map is updated to include the journey to zero breakdowns and beyond. It also provides a systematic structure to evolve from the classic Total Productive Maintenance towards Total Productive Manufacturing and deliver a Totally Productive Operation capable of world leading performance.
