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An Examination of Some Switching Procedures Used in Sampling Inspection
V. Soundararajan, S. Devaraj ArumainayagamIt is shown that the quick switching system, tightened normal tightened scheme and other switching systems emerge from the generalised two‐plan system involving normal and…
The Implementation of a Quality Circle Programme at Cosalt Holiday Homes
M.J. IsaacThe objective here is to critically assess the essential characteristics of quality circles and to focus attention on the factors and conditions which are crucial to the…
Practical Implementation of Statistical Process Control in a Chemicals Industry
Sohail S. Chaudhry, J. Richard HigbieThe implementation and use of statistical process control in a chemicals and plastics firm are examined. The essential external factors are focused upon, which are associated with…
A Comparative Analysis of Selected Approaches to Quality
Yunus KathawalaThe importance of quality has recently been established in US manufacturing. It has been stated many times that the reason why people buy foreign products is the lack of quality…
Operator Self‐inspection: Concepts and Analysis
Yash P. Gupta, Walter WillbornWorld competition is forcing organisations to re‐examine and refocus their operations and business strategies. It has been argued that price‐based competition has given way to…
Maintenance Float Policy: A Critical Component of Capacity Strategy
Nicholas C. Georgantzas, Michael N. ChaninSeveral options exist for operations managers to control maintenance intensity. The effects of the maintenance department capability and the redundancy options within the context…
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International Journal of Quality ScienceEditor:
- Professor Jiju Antony