Managing commitment: increasing the odds for successful implementation of TQM, TPM or RCM
International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management
ISSN: 0265-671X
Article publication date: 1 December 2003
Abstract
Quality management, by means of total quality management (TQM), is considered to foster organisational performance characterised by competitiveness and long‐term profitability. Since the benefits of quality management cannot be achieved without the sustained performance of equipment affecting product quality, maintenance management has become important. This has led to the development of maintenance methodologies, such as total productive maintenance (TPM) and reliability centred maintenance (RCM). TQM, TPM and RCM implementation have, however, often failed or been poorly executed. This has affected organisations' performance and ultimately survival in a competitive environment. This paper includes a comparative study of literature on TQM, TPM and RCM implementation, focusing on organisational change. The study found several common categories of activities when implementing TQM and the maintenance methodologies. These categories can be considered crucial to obtain management and employee commitment. Case studies on TQM, TPM and RCM implementation are used to validate the categories identified, and to yield recommendations on the handling of activities within these.
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Citation
Hansson, J., Backlund, F. and Lycke, L. (2003), "Managing commitment: increasing the odds for successful implementation of TQM, TPM or RCM", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 20 No. 9, pp. 993-1008. https://doi.org/10.1108/02656710310500815
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:MCB UP Ltd
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