Successful TQM Implementation

6) Identify defects and trace to source.

Managers must find out why the defect happened.


7) Introduce Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory systems.

Inventory is the stock of raw materials. JIT has parts arriving in the plant just when needed and not stored in advance.

KANBAN: Japanese name for JIT that seeks to avoid stockpiles of costly inventory.

8) Work with suppliers. You need good parts to make great products.
9) Design products for easy manufacture.
10) Remove barriers between departments.

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