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Quality Management Practices in Organizations

After going through this chapter, you will be able to understand:

  • quality management practices
  • the six sigma approach and its role in developing human resources
  • lean management practices
  • the concepts of employee empowerment and quality of work life (QWL)
  • the concept of quality circles and their relevance to total quality management (TQM)
  • the Toyota production system
  • quick response manufacturing

Lean Management Lessons of Nestlé

Nestlé Purina Petcare (Friskies), Merseyside, United Kingdom, is a part of the Nestlé group. Nestlé Purina Petcare, formerly Friskies Petcare, manufactures dog biscuits for all the major supermarkets including Bonio, Sharpes, and Specials. Committed to developing ...

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