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A quality approach to factory design?

D.J. Hall (Keltek EDMS Ltd, Maldon, Essex, UK)
T.Q. Ford (Keltek (Holdings) Ltd, Kelso, Scotland, UK)

Industrial Management & Data Systems

ISSN: 0263-5577

Article publication date: 1 September 1998

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Abstract

Provides a link between the total quality philosophy and building design/factory layout. The basic principles of TQ are incorporated into the design of a 45,000sq.ft development (comprising offices of 15,000sq.ft and 30,000sq.ft of electronics assembly and test) through meeting the requirements, management by prevention, cost of quality and error‐ free work.

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Hall, D.J. and Ford, T.Q. (1998), "A quality approach to factory design?", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 98 No. 6, pp. 241-245. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635579810236706

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited

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