Abstract
In today's worldwide, competitive and constantly changing business sector market commercial enterprises need to look upon general business excellence.as client is prime, it is vital to change of view from being satisfying them to captivate. In most recent two decade numerous quality administration idea, including TQM and six sigma philosophy advances. TQM and six sigma serves to enhance primary concern performance. The motivation behind this paper is to show noteworthy contrasts, similarities and strength of TQM and six sigma.
Key words: TQM, Six Sigma, DMAIC
I. Introduction
In the era of globalization, creating better quality according to the universal benchmarks needs multidirectional competitiveness. Commercial enterprises are
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It is specific.
Emphases on continuous overall business improvement. Focus is on quantum break through quality improvement
Works on Group discussion and penal consensus Works on Data driven methodology
Concentrates on quality idealism. Concentrates on key objective to reduce variation and its related cost of rejection to enhance key business performance
Lack in specific roadmap, work without knowing full advantages and financial gains Specific roadmap, works on pre-planned charter activity which outline all information including financial gains.
Works on small-small incremental gains, 10-20% Works on quantum gain. 50%
It is Inspired by quality vision. Driven for well-defined advantages of clients and stakeholders
Measure of progress toward defined objectives is lacking Measure of progress is highly based on statistical analysis as it is process data driven approach.
V. Application where six-sigma is
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VII. Critical Success Factors for Six-sigma and TQM:
If the project selection and goal-setting activity are not done properly, it can lead to failure of the project[11].
The main enabler for Six Sigma and TQM implementation is the top management commitment that can promote an effective company-wide training to allow all employees to involve in the project, training of employees and communication[12].
Many organizations take up several quality initiatives simultaneously and not able to devote their time and resources to successful implementation of any one initiative.
Lack of co-operation, coordination and communication[13].
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One of the main issue was the lack of communication and understanding between the key decision makers and IT team. These two parties were very disconnected in
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Case Study #1 Andrew Gonzalez Saint Leo University MGT 417 Case Study #1 The Meridian water pump case is about a small company that produces small water pumps. There was a meeting held within the department managers that pertained to making medium size pumps for the next 6months. Arguments were recorded between the marketing and sales manager, production manager, HR manager and finance manager. It seems to me that all were pointing the finger at one another on why things couldn’t get done and each department was slowing the other down by not efficiently running their departments.
Evaluating validity to examine the effectiveness in and throughout the process. This process involves the factuality of information, project design, data applications, data, model and the results from an event or occurrence. Accountability will include checks and balance, performance evaluations, assessment and customer satisfaction. Measurement tools will then be considered in the light of the industry’s exclusive realities and considerations. Over time, accountability impact and cost must be evaluated.
The success of the project can be measured through the following ways: - Setting measureables/ performance indicators and deliverables for each of the activities in the project, and then gauging how far have they been
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When organization decided to implement six sigma there will be lot of changes in the organizational strategy and policies, management should identify the changes to ensure the organization in the right direction. Thus leader and management have to play a crucial role every stages in six sigma and "failing which means not lead to planned benefits in terms of Cost saving, revenue, customer satisfaction, employee morale and so many other parameters"(whatissixsigma.net,
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