Quality systems implementation in Welsh small- to medium-sized enterprises: A global comparison and a model for change

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture

Volumn 217, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 573-579

  Thomas, A J ^a   Webb, D ^b  

^a CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

ISO 9000; Quality management; Quality model; Quality systems; Small and medium size enterprises

Indexed keywords

GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS; INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT; QUALITY ASSURANCE; QUALITY CONTROL;

QUALITY MODEL; QUALITY SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION; SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZE ENTERPRISES;

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT;

EID: 0038736877     PISSN: 09544054     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/095440503321628251     Document Type: Article

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