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10 articles for “TQM models”
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Institutionalize Quality to Excellence in Technical University
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE The case study of an institute upgrading to a Deemed University is analyzed in this work, and reported with more generic treatment. Though various initiatives reported have largely been a reactive response to the mandate of Deemed University framework, many situational corrections have been undertaken with strategically planned interventions firmly in place. Analysis of the case institute (name with-held because the institute …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 Read article
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Committing to Green, Brushing by Green Standardization
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE The Environmental management is a rigorous exercise involving continual practicing of ideal quality. Towards planning and improvement, be it processes, systems, or works. With intuition one can work one’s way through complicated maps, making them simple, provided ‘ideal’ objectives are holistically chased. This paper showed a way as to how using the Quality Management System (QMS) per ISO 9001: 2008 standard greening …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Total Quality Management - A Developmental Perspective
Abstract: The Journey to Quality management is culture oriented, and requires intention, perfection and devotion. Say, an attitude to excellence is required. The mending of culture is subject to acceptance. It is difficult to orient, towards the new philosophy (as Deming clamours in his 14 points).This brief emphasises the importance of implementation of TQM through the perspective of various models. While their effectiveness is logistically poised, ultimately, the success of implementation …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 Read article
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The 14 Principles Guru Gobind Singh Cultivated to Societal Stability
Abstract: 1024x768 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE India has been a land with riches encompassing from value systems with unparalled family integrations, nursed by able mentoring from Saints and hermits who ventured their holistic philosophies towards attempts for thorough societal improvements. The Quality of various Mentors/ Gurus, and the system nurtured by them, has at-times been superlative. It is believed that the emergence of most of these souls …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 Read article
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The Temple of TQM (Total Quality Management)
Abstract: David Sloan Wilson Macrothink Institute, www.macrothink.org 12.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE God is omnipresent, yet the attempts to provide him a transit office space are made good in a temple. Similarly, “quality is everywhere,” while the approach to manage is attempted through total quality (TQ) philosophy. The devotees (practitioners) conform to daily management (cleanliness/piousness), demonstrate dedication and discipline in order to woo God (quality standards) to …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 61–78 Read article
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Exploring Qualte-k-nology for a Breakthrough Tomorrow (Quality of, say, Particulate Technology Knowledge)
Abstract: Quality, knowledge and technology are synonyms which need the fourth wheel, of human intervention of an innovative mind. Technology-wise, the erstwhile powder metallurgy (PM) process evolved at the stance of lower heat and temperatures (call it energy) required for component development. With every increase in such costs, the PM components can only emerge as more competitive. From charting the past and future developments, this work attempts to journey through a …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 12–26 Read article
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Excellence in Technical Education: The Pathway of Quality Management
Abstract: Education and especially technical education is recognized as a builder of both society and the nation. However, the precondition that it is fit in all respects must have been satisfied. The haziness in the definition of quality and hence ‘the fitness’ notwithstanding, requirements and expectations have been rightly raised to so called ‘excellence’ in education. The present work seeks to map the roadmap of improvement of (technical) education towards excellence, …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–22 Read article
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Total Quality Management Initiatives for Enhancing the Performance of Manufacturing Companies: An Empirical Investigation
Abstract: Total quality management is the industrial management approach of reducing defects by improving the processes. This study has been carried out in SMEs of northern India which have implemented TQM initiatives and faced different barriers in its successful implementation. Questionnaire survey has been performed followed by Qualitative and Quantitative modeling including interpretive structural modeling, fuzzy set theory, and structural equation modeling. Results of investigation recommended that resistance from employees is …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 41–55 Read article
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Developing Educational Excellence through TQM & QFD
Abstract: Education is a very meticulous job. One needs to judiciously align the student to the path of harmony. The competitiveness in every sector of modern era pushes the educationist to think even more concisely. The axiom of being better is of no importance until is considered as a universal phenomenon of education. There is a need of redefining the education system beyond the traditional definitions. The education should be applicant …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Reengineering Engineering Education Through Total Quality Methodology
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE This work attempts to build a case for the combo application of reengineering and TQM, for improving quality of the students (as a product). The holistic development of higher-order skills in them is investigated applying the concepts/tools. Addressing deficiencies of engineering education is a symptomatically pursued common minimum and continual program in which the imperative of job placement is most impressed upon. …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 35–50 Read article