Title :
Total quality management and BS5750. The souring taste of this flavour of the month?
Author :
Baulch-Jones, Ian
Author_Institution :
Otis plc, London, UK
fDate :
4/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article examines total quality management and looks at where Quality Management System British Standard 5750 fits within TQM. BS5750 (Part 1, 1987) is then explained in theory and practice. Misconceptions regarding the standard are exposed, and the benefits explained. The article is aimed at all engineers, as putting quality into the product is the responsibility of every employee.<>
Keywords :
industrial control; management; production control; quality control; standards; BS5750; TQM; UK industry; accreditation; design control; emplyees; process control; shareholders; total quality management; training; Industrial control; Management; Production control; Quality control; Standards;
Journal_Title :
Engineering Management Journal
DOI :
10.1049/em:19940202
