Archive for June 18th, 2009

Quality Management Principle (# 4 Process approach)

Thursday, June 18, 2009
posted by qicguru 8:00 AM

j0398791A desired result is achieved more efficiently when activities and related resources are managed as a process.

 

Key benefits:

  • Lower costs and shorter cycle times through effective use of resources.
  • Improved, consistent and predictable results.
  • Focused and prioritized improvement opportunities.

 

Applying the principle of process approach typically leads to:

  • Systematically defining the activities necessary to obtain a desired result.
  • Establishing clear responsibility and accountability for managing key activities.
  • Analysing and measuring of the capability of key activities.
  • Identifying the interfaces of key activities within and between the functions of the organization.
  • Focusing on the factors such as resources, methods, and materials that will improve key activities of the organization.
  • Evaluating risks, consequences and impacts of activities on customers, suppliers and other interested parties.

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