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Total Quality Management » (3rd Edition)

Book cover image of Total Quality Management by D. Besterfield

Authors: D. Besterfield, C. Besterfield-Michna, G. Besterfield
ISBN-13: 9780130993069, ISBN-10: 0130993069
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Date Published: October 2002
Edition: 3rd Edition

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Author Biography: D. Besterfield

Book Synopsis

Presenting sufficient theory to ensure a sound understanding of basic concepts, this progressive book provides a fundamental, yet comprehensive exploration of total quality management (TQM) in an all-encompassing, single-volume review that covers not only the principles and practices, but also the tools and techniques.

The volume covers principles and practices of quality management, and outlines tools and techniques such as benchmarking, information technology, quality management systems, environmental management systems, quality function deployment, quality by design, products liability, process control and Taguchi's quality engineering.

For quality management professionals and trainers.

Booknews

A text covering the principles, practices, tools, and techniques of TQM for business, education, engineering, health care, and technology students. All sizes and types of organizations are encompassed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents

Preface
Pt. 1Principles and Practices1
1Introduction1
2Leadership17
3Customer Satisfaction55
4Employee Involvement89
5Continuous Process Improvement125
6Supplier Partnership153
7Performance Measures167
Pt. 2Tools and Techniques207
8Benchmarking207
9Information Technology223
10Quality Management Systems253
11Environmental Management System293
12Quality Function Deployment315
13Quality by Design349
14Failure Mode and Effect Analysis377
15Products Liability407
16Total Productive Maintenance431
17Management Tools443
18Statistical Process Control461
19Experimental Design521
20Taguchi's Quality Engineering561
Appendix617
References631
Index635

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