This book features a straightforward, practical look at applying the theories and principles of total quality in the real world. Current and comprehensive, it covers every aspect of total quality -- including several that receive little or no attention in other total quality books – helping professionals understand that in order to compete in the global arena, businesses must achieve consistent peak performance, continual improvement, and maximum competitiveness. The sixth edition has been updated to include coverage of Lean and Lean Six Sigma. Key topics covered include global competitiveness; strategic management; ethics and corporate social responsibility; partnering and strategic alliances; quality culture; customer satisfaction and retention; employee empowerment; leadership; teamwork; communication; education and training; overcoming negativity; the ISO 9000 quality management system; tools and techniques; and implementing total quality management. An excellent handbook for quality managers, directors of quality control, and vice-presidents of quality management.
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Dr. David Goetsch is Emeritus Vice-President and Professor at Northwest Florida State College, where he has served for 44 years. Prior to entering higher education, Dr. Goetsch had a career in the private sector that included positions in quality management, safety management, and project management with manufacturing and construction firms. Dr. Goetsch is the founder of The Quality Institute (TQI), a partnership of Northwest Florida State College and the Okaloosa Economic Development Council. He is one of the most widely published college professors in the United States. This is his 73rd book.
Stanley Davis is a former manufacturing executive with Harris Corporation. He was the founding director of The Quality Institute (TQI) and is a well-known expert on statistical process control, just-in-time manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, benchmarking and quality systems.
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