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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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