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    Total QualityManagement

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    Total

    T = Total i.e. company-wide, suppliers,customers

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    DEFINITION OF QUALITY

    The concept and vocabulary of quality are elusive. Differentpeople interpret quality differently. Few can define qualityin measurable terms that can be proved operationalized.When asked what differentiates their product or service;

    Thebankerwill answerserviceThe healthcareworker will answer qualityhealth care

    The hotel employee will answer customersatisfaction

    The manufacturerwill simply answer qualityproduct

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    Quality

    Ability of a product to satisfy customers needup to a standard.

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    Definition of TQM

    TQM is the art of managing the whole toachieve excellence.

    TQM is a philosophy and a set of guidingprinciples that represent the foundation of acontinually improving firm.

    It is the application of quantitative methodsto improve all processes within a firm.

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    5 Principles of TQM

    Produce quality work the first time.Focus on the customer: The customer ultimately determines the

    level of quality. No matter what an organization does to foster quality improvementtraining

    employees, integrating quality into the design process, upgrading computers or software, or buying

    new measuring toolsthe customer determines whether the efforts were worthwhile.

    Have a strategic approach to improvement:This process, called strategic planning or strategic management, includes the formulation of a

    strategic plan that integrates quality as a core component.

    Improve continuously: Continual improvement drives an organizationto be both analytical and creative in finding ways to become more competitive and more effective

    at meeting stakeholder expectations.

    Encourage mutual respect and teamwork:

    All

    employees participate in working toward common goals.

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    Tools of TQM

    Right First Time: Quality conscious at start

    Bench Marking ISO 9000(International organization for

    standardization ) Quality Circles

    Statistical Quality Control

    Kaizen

    Six Sigma

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    Benefits of TQM

    Improve quality

    Employee participation and satisfaction

    Teamwork and Working relationships

    Customer satisfaction

    Productivity

    Communication

    Profitability and Market Share

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    Obstacles to TQM

    Lack of management commitmentImproper planningLack of continuous training and education

    Incompatible Org structure & isolateddepartments and individualsIneffective measurement techniquesPaying inadequate attention to customers

    Inadequate use of empowermentand teamwork

    Failure to continually improve

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    Productivity and TQM

    Traditional view:

    Quality cannot be improved without significantlosses in productivity.

    TQM view:

    Improved quality leads to improvedproductivity.