Integrated analysis of the performance of TQM tools and techniques: A case study in the Taiwanese motor industry

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 51, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 1072-1083

  Chen, Shun Hsing ^a  

^a YU DA UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA); Performance control matrix; Total quality management (TQM)

Indexed keywords

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT;

FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS; INTEGRATED ANALYSIS; MANAGERIAL ASPECTS; PERFORMANCE CONTROL MATRIXES; PERFORMANCE MATRICES; SUCCESS FACTORS; TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES; TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENTS (TQM);

QUALITY CONTROL;

EID: 85023518587     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2012.676216     Document Type: Article

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