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What is the definition of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

  • A model that can be easily implemented with minimal training.
  • A systematic framework involving entire organizational activities to meet quality objectives. (correct)
  • A management approach that focuses solely on cost reduction.
  • A set of random activities performed by selected departments.

Which statement best describes the philosophy behind TQM?

  • It allows companies to select methods and principles independently.
  • TQM focuses primarily on increasing product prices to enhance quality.
  • TQM can be implemented without engaging all employees.
  • It requires a comprehensive understanding of various principles and tools. (correct)

According to Philip Crosby, what is a key aspect of quality?

  • Quality results from a carefully constructed cultural environment. (correct)
  • Quality is determined solely by a company's production speed.
  • Quality can be bought through expensive machinery.
  • Quality is irrelevant if customer service is satisfactory.

What happens if a company tries to use TQM methods without embracing its philosophy?

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With respect to Tata Steel, what significant change occurred from 2015 to 2023?

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What is one of the critical components of TQM that ensures its success?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of TQM?

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What does the cultural environment of an organization contribute to according to quality management principles?

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What is the main emphasis of the guiding principle in the Integrated TQM Framework?

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Which of the following is considered a key challenge in the steel recycling business?

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What does Daily Management focus on within the Integrated TQM Framework?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the methodologies mentioned in the Integrated TQM Framework?

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What is the focus of the Supplier Relationship Management aspect in TQM?

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Which key dimension of improvement involves achieving gradual progress?

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What does the concept of 'plug and play models' refer to in this context?

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Which of the following is a key aspect of Knowledge Management as per the Integrated TQM Framework?

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What is the primary function of Daily Management (DM)?

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What does an absence of Daily Management (DM) likely lead to?

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Which aspect of performance does Policy Management (PM) primarily influence?

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What is the primary focus of the PDCA cycle?

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What is a key benefit of monitoring performance parameters systematically?

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What does a trend line in performance management indicate?

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Which committee is responsible for overseeing the apex review process?

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Which statement reflects a common misconception about Daily Management (DM)?

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What type of reviews are chaired by Vice Presidents?

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What is the role of the suggestion box in the governance mechanism?

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How does Policy Management (PM) contribute to overall performance?

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What does the commitment of all members to Daily Management ensure?

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Which committee is not specifically mentioned as part of the governance mechanism?

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What is a key deliverable of the governance mechanism?

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Which aspect is expressly linked to the lack of stability in the improvement cycle?

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Which group is responsible for supporting divisions with facilitation and workshops?

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What does TPM stand for in the context of Tata Steel India?

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Which of the following is primarily responsible for ensuring quality assurance throughout the value chain?

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Which initiative is aimed at retaining excellence within Tata Steel?

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What role does the Head TQM - TEEP play in Tata Steel's TQM organizational structure?

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Which methodology does the Head TQM - DM, QMS focus on implementing?

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What is the significance of TOC in the context of Tata Steel?

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Which role is likely responsible for driving daily management and employee involvement initiatives?

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What does the acronym RVM stand for in Tata Steel's context?

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What is a key benefit of the cross-functional approach in problem-solving?

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Which initiative is specifically aimed at promoting market-led innovation?

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What does the acronym TQM stand for?

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What is the main focus of the program StepUP?

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Which project is aimed at enhancing customer experience?

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What did the Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM) focus on?

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What was the primary goal of the Shikhar25 initiative?

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Which year marked the introduction of ISO systems in the standardization phase?

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What is the focus of the AWOW-led Apex projects?

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What does the acronym KVHS stand for in the context of problem-solving?

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What was a major theme throughout the TQM initiatives discussed?

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Which initiative aimed to improve operational efficiency and quality management?

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What was the focus area of the Launch of ASPIRE-6σ?

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What recognition did the organization receive in 2012?

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Which term describes the aim to transition from customer awareness to customer delight?

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Flashcards

Total Quality Management (TQM)

A management system where the entire organization works together to achieve quality products and services that satisfy customers, on time and at the right price.

Quality

The result of a strong organizational culture, focusing on satisfying customers.

TQM Philosophy

The underlying beliefs and principles that drive TQM implementation. It's essential to understand the philosophy before applying methods.

Ignoring Quality

A risky approach that can lead to significant problems down the line.

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TQM Components

TQM includes philosophy, principles, methods, and tools – all integral parts of the system.

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Customer Satisfaction

A key goal in TQM; creating products/services that meet or exceed customer expectations.

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Steel Making Value Chain

The complex process from raw materials to the finished product, involving steps like iron making, steel making, and processing.

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TQM System

TQM is not simply a set of tools or techniques; it's a comprehensive approach to management that should be implemented wholly.

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Sustainability Focus (Steel Recycling)

A focus on environmentally friendly practices in the steel recycling and green steel production process.

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Multi-sourcing Raw Materials

Obtaining raw materials from various suppliers, potentially with differing quality standards.

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Green Warehousing

Warehousing practices focused on minimizing environmental impact through sustainable methods.

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Integrated TQM Framework

A comprehensive framework for Total Quality Management, from mining to finished products.

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Daily Management

Managing daily work processes for consistent, predictable, and customer-centric results.

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SII Improvement

A focused improvement strategy of standardizing, improving, and innovating across business processes.

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Quality as Zero-day Requirement

Maintaining high quality standards from the moment a project or task begins.

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Supplier Relationship Management

Managing relationships with suppliers to improve collaboration and performance.

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Policy Management

The process of setting and controlling policies to achieve performance targets.

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Daily Management

Monitoring and managing daily tasks/performances to maintain and improve stability.

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Performance Parameters

Measurable aspects of performance.

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Stable Outputs

Consistent and predictable results from processes.

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Deviation

A departure from the expected or desired level of performance.

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Trend Line

A line on a graph illustrating the general direction of performance over time.

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Continuous Improvement

Ongoing effort to enhance processes and procedures for better performance.

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Lack of Daily Management

Absence of consistent daily performance monitoring leading to instability and potential significant problems.

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Month

A period of time, usually 28, 29, 30 or 31 days.

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PDCA Cycle

A four-step cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act) for improvement.

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SDCA Cycle

A cycle for sustaining improvements.

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Governance Mechanism

System for overseeing TQM activities.

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Joint Committees

Groups of union and management for quality.

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Apex Review

Highest-level review of Quality, Safety, Env. etc.

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Divisional Reviews

Middle-management-level reviews.

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TQM Plan

Detailed strategy and activities for Total Quality Management.

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TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

A maintenance strategy focusing on maximizing equipment uptime and minimizing downtime.

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TBEM (Tata Business Excellence Model)

A business model focused on achieving excellence in Tata's operations.

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Head TQM - DM, QMS & Empl.Engagement

A managerial role focused on daily management, quality management systems, and employee engagement within TQM.

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Driving Daily Management, QMS, Employee Involvement

A key focus of a TQM role, overseeing the daily management of quality and employee participation.

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Head TQM – Analytics

A management role focusing on using data for improving quality and efficiency within TQM.

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Implementation of QA requirements

Putting quality standards into action across the value chain.

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Head TQM - Org. Learning & Innovation

A role overseeing organizational learning and innovation in TQM

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Deployment of TQM & CQA at TSK

Putting TQM and Customer Quality Assurance principles into practice at TSK

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TQM Priorities

Focus areas and resource allocations for continuous quality improvement projects.

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Cross-Functional Approach

Collaboration across different departments to solve quality problems.

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Change Triggers

Events driving quality improvements, often related to customer needs and market trends.

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Agility and Resilience

Adaptability to change and unwavering commitment to quality.

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Internal Talent Marketplace

A platform for employee skill development and knowledge sharing within a company.

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Open Innovation

Collaborating with external partners for new ideas and better solutions.

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Customer Experience

Focusing on the customer satisfaction process throughout.

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EBITDA Improvement

Boosting profit margins by controlling costs and improving sales.

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Quality Assurance

Systematic methods to verify product quality.

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Problem-Solving Approach

Specific methods for dealing with and resolving issues.

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TQM Diagnosis

Identifying and addressing quality problems comprehensively.

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Customer Awareness

Developing a clear understanding of customer needs and expectations.

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Cost Competitiveness

Focus on efficient operations to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

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Operational Efficiency

Maximizing productivity and minimizing waste in operations.

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Employee Involvement

Incorporating employee input and ideas in quality improvement.

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Modernization of Mind

Adopting updated and innovative quality systems.

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Study Notes

SAKSHAM: IL6 Webinar for Logistics - Overview of TQM

  • The webinar focused on Total Quality Management (TQM) for logistics at Tata Steel.
  • Case studies of quality failures (Chernobyl Disaster and Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall) were presented to illustrate the importance of TQM.

Chernobyl Disaster (1986)

  • Quality failures led to the disaster
  • Safety test mishandling and inadequate training
  • Reactor design flaws
  • Lack of safety culture and emergency preparedness
  • Significant release of radioactive materials
  • 31 immediate deaths, 10,000+ long-term health effects were reported.
  • Design flaws in containment structures
  • Poor operational procedures
  • Inadequate operator training
  • Lack of strong safety culture and communication

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recall (2016)

  • Battery design flaws caused overheating and fires
  • Inconsistent manufacturing processes caused battery failures
  • Insufficient testing and quality assurance
  • Global recall of 2.5 million units
  • Replacement devices also caught fire
  • Financial loss of ~$5.3 billion
  • Reports of injuries and damage
  • Loss of consumer trust
  • Insufficient testing of batteries
  • Rushed production timelines due to market pressure
  • Poor battery design and manufacturing defects

What is Total Quality Management (TQM)

  • TQM is a holistic management system, not a standalone program.
  • Includes philosophy, principles, methods, and tools
  • Needs complete adoption, not piecemeal implementation.
  • A carefully constructed cultural environment is key to TQM success

TQM Definition

  • A set of systematic activities carried out by the entire organization.
  • Aimed at achieving company objectives.
  • Providing products and services with timely and customer-centric quality

Steel Making at Tata Steel India

  • Crude Steel Production doubled from 9.97 MnT in 2015 to 19.9 MnT in 2023
  • Dealers increased twofold, from 10,991 to 20,478 in the same period.
  • Number of Steel Processing Centres tripled from 12 in 2015 to 40 in 2023
  • Tata Steel is focusing on sustainability through steel recycling and green warehousing.
  • Multi-sourcing and quality variation in raw materials
  • Logistics and transportation challenges
  • Establishing plug and play models for new units
  • Ensuring quality as a zero-day requirement
  • Building supplier capabilities

Integrated TQM Framework

  • Focused Methodologies included Problem Solving, Task Achieving, Shikhar 25, etc.
  • TQM Vehicles: Policy Management, Daily Management, Cross-Functional Management, Small Group Activities and Suggestions Management
  • Standardization (Systems & Processes)
  • Education & Training
  • SII (Standardise, Improve, Innovate) is the key guiding principle.

What Is Daily Management

  • Daily Management (DM) in TQM focuses on stabilizing routine processes to ensure consistent, predictable outcomes aligned with customer needs
  • Enables systematic monitoring of performance parameters.
  • It fosters understanding of needs to keep parameters stable.
  • Handles deviations to regain control

Policy Management (PM) and Daily Management (DM)

  • Trend lines depict the interplay between PM and DM to achieve performance targets

Why Daily Management is Important

  • Maintaining stability is crucial for continuous improvement.
  • Lack of daily management can hinder initiatives like Problem Solving etc.

PDCA and SDCA and their elements

  • Analyzing processes to identify root causes and prevent recurrence
  • Setting targets and clarifying processes
  • Preparing procedures and training
  • implementing the plans and checks
  • Assessing if targets are achieved
  • Improvement Wheel (PDCA) is core to the process

Continual Improvement through PDCA

  • PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle forms the basis of iterative and continual improvement using various methods.

Governance Mechanism

  • The structure includes committees such as Apex Review, Divisional Reviews, and Departmental Reviews.
  • Governance includes policies, guidelines, and framework for TQM methodologies.
  • Includes review of TQM practices, allocation of resources to improvement projects, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Promotion, communication, workshops, and training fall under central TQM.

Triggers for TQM Change

  • Factors driving Tata Steel, such as global outlook and growth
  • Aligning business needs with TQM responses, like Agility, Open Innovation programs
  • Embracing digital value acceleration and other initiatives to propel growth
  • Implementation of a comprehensive framework like Corporate Quality Assurance and a customer-centric approach.

Tata Steel India: TQM Organizational Structure

  • The structure illustrates various departments, their chiefs, and assigned roles.
  • The organizational structure drives TQM deployment, improving processes through various methodologies
  • It shows the involvement of stakeholders at all levels of Tata Steel, India

Framework for People Involvement

  • Includes structures for team-based activity (SGA), implementation of innovative ideas from the ground through the MASS program.
  • KPI measurements will be used to track the success of employee involvement initiatives
  • Employee involvement is essential since it involves teams, tasks, and individuals across the organisation.

TQM means Understanding

  • Understanding objectives of the roles, customer needs, process, input, output and relevant process characteristics including control mechanisms like charts and SOPs are crucial.
  • Corrective actions in deviation and complaint handling also matter.

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This quiz covers the key concepts of Total Quality Management (TQM) as discussed in the SAKSHAM webinar focused on logistics at Tata Steel. It examines case studies highlighting quality failures, such as the Chernobyl disaster and the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall, demonstrating the critical importance of TQM in preventing such events.

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