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WHAT IS CUSTOMER?
Anyone who is impacted by
the product or services
delivered by an organization
External customer- the end
user
Internal customer- other
divisions of the company
that receive the processed
product.
WHAT IS PRODUCT?
• the output of a process
carried by the organization.
It may be goods (e.g.
cellphones), software(e.g. a
computer code, a report) or
service (e.g. banking,
insurance
HOW IS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
ACHIEVED?
Two Dimensions of • manufacturing
Quality: industry: performance,
reliability, durability,
1) Product feature- ease of use, esthetics,
refers to the etc
quality of • service industry:
design. customer satisfation is
gained through
accuracy, timeliness,
friendliness and
courtesy, knowledge of
server, etc.
Introduction
Freedom from deficiencies – refers
to quality of conformance
Conformance to standards-
ability of the product or service
to conform to the stated and
implied requirements of
customers.
Higher conformance means
fewer complaint and increased
customer satisfaction
Introduction
Why Quality?
Reasons why quality is a cardinal priority for
most organizations.
Competition
Changing customer-the new customer is
not only commanding priority based on
volume but is more demanding about the
“quality system”
Changing product mix – the shift from
low volume high price to high volume,
low price resulted in a need to reduce
the internal cost of poor quality.
Introduction
Product complexity- as systems
have become more complex the
reliability requirments for suppliers
of components have bome more
stringent
1) Ethics
• Following the code of conduct of organization and
adheres to rules and regulations.
2) Integrity
• Respect company’s policies
3) Trust
• Relationship based on reliance.
Primary Elements of TQM
Building Bricks
1. Leadership
• Provides a direction to the entire process of TQM
2. Teamwork
• Problem-Solving
• Quality Improvement
• Natural Work
3. Training
Primary Elements of TQM
Binding Mortar
Roof