Strategic Continuous Process Improvement

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Strategic Continuous Process Improvement

Business strategy Management and management techniques Management decision making Quality Assurance (QA) and Total Quality Management (TQM) Production and quality control management Engineering: general Industrial chemistry and manufacturing technologies Civil engineering, surveying and building

Author: Gerhard J. Plenert

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Language: English

Published by: McGraw Hill

Published on: 29th November 2011

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 7 Mb

ISBN: 9780071767194


Proven methods for achieving continuous process improvement

Resolve "quality chaos" by creating a link between quality problems and their optimal solutions. With a focus on building an integrated quality environment, Strategic Continuous Process Improvement: Which Quality Tools to Use and When to Use Them begins by discussing the different types of continuous process improvement (CPI) systems available.

This practical guide explains how to implement a strategic performance model and select and integrate appropriate metrics to achieve desired results. Tested techniques for executing an improvement process are included along with real-world examples. The book concludes with a plan to help you sustain an ongoing culture of continuous quality improvement in your organization.

Find out how to:

  • Identify CPI opportunities
  • Evaluate various CPI options using comparative benchmarks
  • Understand the characteristics of each quality option
  • Map CPI characteristics against quality problems
  • Select the appropriate tool to fit a specific quality problem
  • Recognize the role of governance and performance reviews
  • Cascade and communicate CPI throughout your organization
  • Move the needle toward successful process optimization
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