03125nam a22004457a 4500 20221206101209.0 221206s1998 enk b 001 0 eng 9781119130925 (paperback) 0029113806 DLC eng DLC rda CL.UB 638.562 23 GAM Managing quality : The strategic and comparative edge / By David A. Garvin . Sixth edition. USA; Macmillan; c1988. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : Wiley, 2016. xxii, 319 pages ; 25 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. "An essential quality management resource for students and practitioners alike--now in its sixth edition This popular and highly successful text on Quality Management has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the field. New to the Sixth Edition is timely coverage of agile development, emerging markets, product research, evidence based decision-making, and quality control. Some of the material has been re-ordered and changes to terminology have been made to bring the book completely up to date. Contributions from new co-author David Bamford offer insights from a veteran teacher and practitioner. A popular resource for students, academics, and business practitioners alike Combines the latest information on quality management system series standards with up-to-date tools, techniques and quality systems Includes insights on quality, operations management, and strategic process improvement Highly relevant for professionals, particularly those involved with reacting to rapid developments in the global market The word 'quality' has many definitions, dependent on context and situation. It is often over-used but always in-demand, and it can make or break a business. Quality management is becoming an increasingly vital factor in the success of a product or service, and it requires constant attention and a continuous drive to do better. Managing Quality is a comprehensive resource that helps you ensure - and sustain - high quality standards"-- Provided by publisher. Engineering Total quality management. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General. Management. bisacsh bisacsh Dale, B. G., Bamford, David R., Wiele, Anthony van der, editor. editor. editor. Online version: Managing quality Sixth edition. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016 9781119130918 (DLC) 2016021901 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc 0 BK 2465 2465 0 0 ddc 0 0 CLUOB CLUOB SL46 2022-12-06 0 658.562 GAM 8219 2022-12-06 00:00:00 2022-12-06 BK