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What is the main focus of establishing plug and play models in the steel recycling business?
What is the main focus of establishing plug and play models in the steel recycling business?
Which methodology specifically addresses potential bottlenecks in the production process?
Which methodology specifically addresses potential bottlenecks in the production process?
What does the guiding principle 'Standardise, Improve, Innovate (SII)' emphasize?
What does the guiding principle 'Standardise, Improve, Innovate (SII)' emphasize?
What is the primary goal of Daily Management in the context of steel production?
What is the primary goal of Daily Management in the context of steel production?
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Which key dimension of improvement is primarily concerned with gradual enhancements?
Which key dimension of improvement is primarily concerned with gradual enhancements?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Integrated TQM Framework?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Integrated TQM Framework?
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In the context of Tata Steel's growth plans, what is essential for the capability building of suppliers and partners?
In the context of Tata Steel's growth plans, what is essential for the capability building of suppliers and partners?
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What is one of the challenges faced in ensuring quality as a zero-day requirement?
What is one of the challenges faced in ensuring quality as a zero-day requirement?
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What is the primary focus of the PDCA (Improvement Wheel)?
What is the primary focus of the PDCA (Improvement Wheel)?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Governance Mechanism structure?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Governance Mechanism structure?
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Which committee is chaired by the CEO & MD?
Which committee is chaired by the CEO & MD?
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What role does the Suggestion Box Committee serve in the Governance Mechanism?
What role does the Suggestion Box Committee serve in the Governance Mechanism?
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What is the definition of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
What is the definition of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
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Which of the following best describes the approach to implementing TQM?
Which of the following best describes the approach to implementing TQM?
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Which of the following best describes the SDCA (Sustenance Wheel)?
Which of the following best describes the SDCA (Sustenance Wheel)?
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According to Philip Crosby, what is the result of quality?
According to Philip Crosby, what is the result of quality?
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What is a key deliverable of the Governance Mechanism?
What is a key deliverable of the Governance Mechanism?
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Who chairs the Divisional Reviews (TQM Councils)?
Who chairs the Divisional Reviews (TQM Councils)?
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What has been the trend in crude steel production at Tata Steel from 2015 to 2023?
What has been the trend in crude steel production at Tata Steel from 2015 to 2023?
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What demonstrates the long and complex value chain in steel making?
What demonstrates the long and complex value chain in steel making?
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Which of these best describes the relationship among the Joint Committees of Union Management Committees?
Which of these best describes the relationship among the Joint Committees of Union Management Committees?
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Which statement about TQM is true?
Which statement about TQM is true?
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How has Tata Steel expanded its dealer network from 2015 to 2023?
How has Tata Steel expanded its dealer network from 2015 to 2023?
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What is essential for a company to successfully implement TQM?
What is essential for a company to successfully implement TQM?
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What is the role of the Head TQM – DM, QMS?
What is the role of the Head TQM – DM, QMS?
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Which initiative is NOT included under the TQM Organizational Structure?
Which initiative is NOT included under the TQM Organizational Structure?
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What does the ASPIRE initiative aim to achieve?
What does the ASPIRE initiative aim to achieve?
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Who is responsible for the implementation of QA requirements across the value chain?
Who is responsible for the implementation of QA requirements across the value chain?
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Which of the following is an objective of the Head TQM – Analytics?
Which of the following is an objective of the Head TQM – Analytics?
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What does TOC stand for in total productive maintenance?
What does TOC stand for in total productive maintenance?
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Which role is primarily focused on driving innovations within Tata Steel India?
Which role is primarily focused on driving innovations within Tata Steel India?
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What does CVM stand for in the context of Tata Steel's initiatives?
What does CVM stand for in the context of Tata Steel's initiatives?
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What is a focus of the TQM response highlighted in the content?
What is a focus of the TQM response highlighted in the content?
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Which project is aimed at enhancing digital value?
Which project is aimed at enhancing digital value?
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What does the acronym TQM stand for?
What does the acronym TQM stand for?
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Which initiative was introduced for cost competitiveness from 1997 to 2004?
Which initiative was introduced for cost competitiveness from 1997 to 2004?
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What tool was introduced in 1988 for standardization?
What tool was introduced in 1988 for standardization?
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Which award was received in 2012 for digital innovation?
Which award was received in 2012 for digital innovation?
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Which approach is described as a focused problem-solving approach?
Which approach is described as a focused problem-solving approach?
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What was introduced to promote employee involvement in the early 1990s?
What was introduced to promote employee involvement in the early 1990s?
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Which TQM initiative focuses on ensuring customer awareness to delight?
Which TQM initiative focuses on ensuring customer awareness to delight?
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What does the initiative 'StepUP' promote?
What does the initiative 'StepUP' promote?
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Which initiative focuses on accelerating EBITDA improvement?
Which initiative focuses on accelerating EBITDA improvement?
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What is the hallmark of the TQM framework mentioned in the content?
What is the hallmark of the TQM framework mentioned in the content?
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Which part of the initiative aims at promoting market-led innovation?
Which part of the initiative aims at promoting market-led innovation?
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Which project is related to increasing operational efficiency through quality improvement?
Which project is related to increasing operational efficiency through quality improvement?
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Study Notes
Ignoring Quality
- Quality issues can lead to catastrophic consequences.
- The examples given use a visual of a collapsing bridge and an aircraft crashing.
Total Quality Management: Definition
- A comprehensive management system for the entire organization.
- Includes philosophy, principles, methods, and tools.
- Focuses on effectively and efficiently achieving company objectives.
- Provides products and services with a level of quality that satisfies customers at the appropriate time and price.
- Not a program or model that can be bought off-the-shelf.
- Encompasses a cultural environment.
- Cannot be "cherry-picked"; it must be adopted completely or not at all.
Tata Steel Example: Steel Making
- Long and complex value chain from raw materials to finished products.
- Challenges include:
- Heterogeneity of raw materials
- Logistics and transportation
- Onboarding new units, businesses, and contract manufacturing
- Ensuring quality as a zero-day requirement
- Capability building for suppliers and partners
Integrated Total Quality Management Framework
- Focuses on methodologies, vehicles, review, and assessment to ensure quality in every stage of the value chain.
- Methodologies:
- Problem Solving & Task Achieving
- Theory of Constraints (TOC)
- Knowledge Management
- Retail Value Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Vehicles:
- Policy Management
- Daily Management
- Cross Functional Management
- Small Group Activities & Suggestion Management
- Standardization (Systems & Processes)
- Education & Training
- Review & Assessment:
- Tracking & Review mechanism
- Periodic assessments
SII: Key Dimensions of Improvement
- Standardise, Improve, Innovate (SII)
- A common lexicon for all to understand and speak the same language.
- Innovation: Breakthrough improvement
- Improvement: Gradual improvement
- Sustenance/Standardization: Maintaining the standard
Daily Management: Importance
- Managing routine jobs at all levels to ensure consistent and predictable outcomes.
- Stability is crucial for the improvement cycle.
PDCA and SDCA Cycles
- PDCA: Plan, Do, Check, Act (improvement cycle)
- SDCA: Standardise, Do, Check, Act (sustenance cycle)
Continual Improvement: PDCA
- The PDCA cycle is used for continuous improvements in all aspects of the value chain.
Governance Mechanisms
- Joint Committees of Union & Management
- Management Committees with various levels:
- Apex Review (Chaired by CEO&MD)
- Divisional Reviews (Chaired by Vice Presidents)
- Departmental Reviews (Chaired by Chiefs)
- Support Divisions (Facilitation, reviews, workshops)
- Education & Training
- Monitor and report progress of TQM plan & activities
- Key Deliverables:
- Policy formulation
- Framework for TQM methodologies and vehicles
- Review of TQM practices & improvement projects
- Focus area prioritization
- Resource allocation
- Cross functional approach for problem-solving
Triggers for Change & TQM Response
- Triggers:
- Resilient, Resolute and Future-Ready
- Seeking World Class
- Global Outlook, Growth
- Cost Competitiveness
- Modernization of Mind
- Standardization
- TQM Response:
- Synergized Excellence
- Benchmark Leader
- Enhancing Customer Experience
- Industry Leader
- Value Discovery
- Deming Grand Prize (DGP)
- Deming Application Prize (DAP)
- Leadership in Excellence
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee Involvement
Tata Steel India: TQM Organizational Structure
- Peeyush Gupta: VP TQM, GSP and Supply Chain
- Tripti Srivastava: Chief TQM & CQA
- Suresh Valasani: Head TQM, TSM
- Ajinkya Vikas Deo: Head TQM & CQA - TSK
- Ankur Gandotra: Head TQM - TEEP, BE & Strategy
- Nidhi Basu Mishra: Head CQA
- Avinash Kumar: Head TQM- Analytics
- Divyanshu Srivastava: Head TQM – DM, QMS & Empl.Engagement
- Each leader drives different aspects of TQM across various units and teams.
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Explore the essential principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) and its significance across various sectors. This quiz highlights the impact of quality issues using real-world examples, such as Tata Steel's complex value chain. Understand how TQM sets the foundation for an organization's success through a cultural shift.
