International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management articles from September 1996

International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management archives from September 1996

An examination of ISO 9000 registration practices of American, German and Japanese firms operating in the USA. (International Organization of Standardization)
September 1, 1996... Introduction The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) exists to develop and promote international standards around the world. It was founded in 1946 with the USA as one of its founding members[1]. Its membership comprises...

A quality assurance model for an information system development life cycle.
September 1, 1996... Introduction The objectives of systems analysis and design have been identified in different terms according to the type and importance of the information system. The most important objective is to design a system which satisfies the user...

Experiences of implementing ISO 9000 in Swedish industry.
September 1, 1996... Introduction and conceptual frame of reference The period 1990 to 1993 saw a profound transformation within Swedish industry. This transformation took place in response to the deepest recession experienced in decades. Companies responded by...

Statistical analysis of the impact of air pollution on the quality of inventory.
September 1, 1996... Introduction Air pollution is a problem that concerns many of us all over the world, and is a negative side-effect of industrial development. The air pollution problem primarily concerns industrialized countries. However, it also has...

An expert system for implementing successful quality circle programmes in manufacturing firms.
September 1, 1996... Introduction In this era of tough global competition, manufacturing firms are experiencing increasing customer demand for quality not only in products, but also in processes and services. This has compelled manufacturers and quality managers...

Cost optimization of accelerated burn-in.
September 1, 1996... Introduction Many products have a high failure rate in their early operating lives. Burn-in has been widely accepted as a method of screening out defects before a product is shipped to the customer. A common practice is to test the product...

Quality practices and perceptions of Valencian hospitality enterprises: an empirical analysis. (Spain)
September 1, 1996... Quality in tourist firms: an assessment Total quality management (TQM) is a management technology on which to base organizational competitiveness and the search for excellence. This is becoming increasingly necessary because of the urgent...