OIM 362 - Quality Management

3 cr.

(Prerequisite: STAT 252) (None Writing Intensive)

The philosophy of Total Quality Management (TQM) and issues concerning its implementation are studied, covering the approaches of well-known leaders in the field, e.g., Deming. Topics include employee empowerment, quality-improvement tools, cross-functional teams, leadership for quality, statistical-process control, process capability, Taguchi methods, ISO 9000 standards, and the role of inspection in quality management.

Course will be offered every other year.