Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001
· Developed by Dr. A.V. Feigenbaum in the 1950's at G.E.
· Includes all level of management.
· quality should be first and foremost in everybodies minds
· In the production cycle the quality control activities are defined as,
- engineering quality products
- receiving and inspecting quality material
- Manufacturing quality parts and products
- inspecting and testing quality products
- installing and servicing quality products
· Basic requirements for implementation,
1. Management must re-emphasize the quality responsibilities, and accountabilities of each employee, regardless of position
2. Create a Quality Department that will be responsible for the maintenance of quality.