consistent delivery of superior quality‚ reliability and durability has been cited as the key success factors behind their ascension to global leadership in 2008 (Feng‚ 2010; Takeuchi‚ Osno and Shimizu‚ 2008). (Spear‚ 2004) postulates that the Toyota Production System (TPS) which incorporates the company’s legendary lean manufacturing practices coupled with the business philosophy of always placing the customer first; enabled them to repeatedly outperform their competitors on quality‚ productivity and cost
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observed that operations management theories‚ approaches and other methodologies used in manufacturing can mostly be modelled to work in the service industry. In this essay we will be contrasting some principles of operations management between Ford Motor Company and McDonald ’s‚ two succesful multinational companies with prominent operations functions. a) When it comes to processes and activities‚ there are wide differences between a service-based organisation and a manufacturing environment. In the
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The Need for Quality Metrics in Green Construction Companies: Analysis of Quality Differences in Traditional and Sustainable Building Practices Susie Williamson susangwilliamson@hotmail.com 9470 N. Little Cottonwood Rd. Sandy‚ Utah 84092 Dr. Leo Shelton PM 588 Fall Session 2‚ 2010 Introduction Conrad Construction Industries is a residential and commercial contracting firm based in Salt Lake City‚ Utah consisting of 100 employees‚ in addition to governing a board of directors and multiple
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INTRODUCTION Change management cannot be separated from the organization. It is because change is inevitable. But some people do not like the change itself. They tend to think about the bad effect of the change in the organization‚ such as layoff‚ downsizing‚ pay cuts‚ or relocation. In fact‚ the change can be the good improvement‚ such as the improvement of the technology‚ building new products‚ and increase the market. The management has to be prepared of the change management in order to make the
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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FUNCTIONS IN AN AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING COMPANY AREAS 1. Accounts Receivable. 2. Accounts Payable. 3. Inventory. 4. Direct and Indirect Taxes. 5. Payroll. 6. Treasury Operations. 7. Manufacturing/Final Accounts. Accounts. Activities in Accounts Receivable Function 1. Recording of Invoices based on the Sales made during the day. 2. Recording of Receipts during the day. 3. Passing the credit notes/debit notes and recording
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Part Two: 1. The Kano model is a tool that can be used to prioritize the Critical to Quality characteristics‚ as defined by the Voice of the Customer The three categories identified by the Kano model are: Must Be: The quailty characteristic must be present or the customer will go elsewhere. Performance: The better we are at meeting these needs‚ the happier the customer is. Delighter: Those qualities that the customer was not expecting but received as a bonus The First Step for Creating
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Quality Management (Basic Concepts) 1) What Is Quality? The totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied — ASQ (American Society for Quality) needs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Performance Reliability Durability Serviceability Aesthetics Features Perceived Quality Conformance to Standards Will the product do the intended job? How often does the product fail? How long does the product last? How easy is it to repair the product
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SIX SIGMA IN FOOD INDUSTRY The food industry is an enormous‚ cumulative and a distinct business with a complicated network that encompasses cultivation‚ manufacturing‚ packaging and distribution. Only in the US‚ people expend above one trillion on food alone. This is approximately equal to 10% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States. In food processing industries‚ back of house refers to the area where the food is prepared‚ while the front of house refers to the area where customers
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an independent consultant in Quality Improvement‚ I will conduct an analysis of the operations of the company `Handles and Hinges`. I will answer how the company competes in its market place‚ what role does quality’ play in its competitive strategy‚ whether or not I believe the company’s use of statistical quality control is sensible‚ how a TQM approach could benefit the company’s operations‚ and I will also apply the Gap model of quality diagnostics to the company and comment upon its relevance
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COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT Compensation is a key factor in attracting and keeping the best employees and ensuring that organization has the competitive edge in an increasingly competitive world. The Compensation Management component enables one to differentiate between one’s remuneration strategies and those of his competitors while still allowing flexibility‚ control and cost effectiveness. It provides a toolset for strategic remuneration planning that reflects organization culture and pay strategies
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