The proper distribution of TQM
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Total Quality Management (TQM) has been successfully implemented in the Harrisburg, PA, branch of Bearings Inc, distributors of products such as replacement bearings and power transmission components. As a result, process variation and transaction errors have decreased and inventory is managed better. The 12 employees of the branch split into six teams responsible for different aspects of the work at the branch, with freedom to experiment and learn from mistakes. This case study shows that quality is linked to employee empowerment rather than managerial dictation.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1995
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Quality intervenes at a hospital
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The University of Nebraska Medical Center used quality methods in its interventional radiology department. The result was more patients and more satisfaction for patients, employees and referring physicians.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2005
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