Synopsis
A classic reference written by an international group of recognized experts, this book covers the trilogy of processes -- quality planning, quality control, and quality results -- that underlie management for quality. Featuring 80% new and revised content, this Fifth Edition delivers all the tools necessary for successful quality engineering and management well into the next century.Updated information includes sections on the Taguchi Method, ISO 9000, Benchmarking, Software Development, Adaptation of Strategic Quality Planning and Total Quality Management, as well as forward-looking advice both for supervisors and for self-directing teams. In response to the growing importance of computer software as the driving force behind both engineering and its management, this edition adds critical information on the latest computer software and their applications.Reaching beyond the management site, it addresses supplier relations, customer service, and considerations for worldwide market standards. Chapters are authored by a global team of industrial experts, making this book ideal for quality engineers and managers, industrial engineers, and students.
Review
Buyer's Guide Best-selling industrial engineering books By Monica Elliot Considered the essential reference in quality engineering and management practices, this international standard has been completely updated. Contributed, revised, and edited by a global team of industry experts, the fifth edition has an emphasis on software and provides coverage of the newest methods in planning, control, and results. Written for managers, quality and industrial engineers, and students, this title reaches beyond the management side to address new customer service, supplier relations, and worldwide market standard considerations. Subjects include ISO 9000 and QS 9000; software development; total quality management; self-directing teams; Taguchi methods and techniques; benchmarking; statistical problem solving; and more. (IEEE 2000-12-01)
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