Total Quality Management - CII Institute of Logistics
Total Quality Management - CII Institute of Logistics
Total Quality Management - CII Institute of Logistics
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<strong>Total</strong> <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>Management</strong><br />
iii. Someone within each group, frequently the supervisor, needs to have some<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> problem solving methods.<br />
iv. The outcome from these meetings should be reported to team members<br />
regularly.<br />
v. Corrective actions should be carefully assessed to ensure they are the most<br />
effective means to eliminate the problem once and for all. Once introduced,<br />
the results <strong>of</strong> the corrective action must be monitored to ensure they achieve<br />
the objectives set for them.<br />
vi. <strong>Management</strong> must support the activity and demonstrate their commitment<br />
by taking an interest in the progress made.<br />
Corrective Action Groups<br />
In addition to improving the existing corrective action system, it is generally necessary to<br />
consider introducing formal problem solving groups. He two most important types <strong>of</strong><br />
group are:<br />
i. Progress Groups (also known as <strong>Quality</strong> Circles): A progress group is<br />
generally a small group <strong>of</strong> individuals from within one department who<br />
carry out similar work. The group meets regularly to identify, implement<br />
and monitor the progress <strong>of</strong> corrective actions for problems arising within<br />
their work area.<br />
ii. Corrective Action Task Force: Complex problems frequently arise during<br />
the course <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Quality</strong> Improvement Program. A Corrective Action Task<br />
Force is an interdepartmental group with a member from each department<br />
affected by the problem.<br />
<strong>CII</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Logistics</strong> 61<br />
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