Monday, September 30, 2013
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Deming 14 Points
The transformation of the American industry can be attributed to the 14 points. There is more to it than solving small or large problems. Implementation by management indicates that the company wants to remain profitable, keep its employees and also provide protection for its investors. This particular business model was what top Japanese managers used to learn back in the 1950s and years after that.
Not only can these 14 points be utilized in both large and small businesses, but they can also be applied to service and industry oriented companies. They are linked to various divisions within a business organization.
The 14 Points
1 The ultimate plan is to improve all products and services, stay one step ahead of your competitors, stay in business and keep your employees happily employed.
2 Adapt to the new methods. The economy has changed tremendously. Businesses will have to be willing to change, take on new duties and provide strong leadership so that change takes place.
3 Realize that there is more to having quality products and services than just performing inspections. Find ways to make quality a main portion of all business practices and not just wait for quality inspections to point out the mistakes.
4 Understand that business decisions should be made based upon more things than just money. Try reducing the overall cost instead. Find a loyal and trustworthy supplier that you can use on a long term basis and dump all of the others.
5 Strive to continuously improve your business operation and productivity, which should help to decrease prices.
6 Provide on the job training for all employees.
7 Commit to leading the masses. (Take a look at Point 12 and also Ch 8). Management should make sure that both its employees and machines improve in production. Not only do production workers need better supervision, but so does management.
8 Do whatever it takes so that no one in the company works in fear, which will make the company operate better in the long run. (see Ch 3 for more info).
Not only can these 14 points be utilized in both large and small businesses, but they can also be applied to service and industry oriented companies. They are linked to various divisions within a business organization.
The 14 Points
1 The ultimate plan is to improve all products and services, stay one step ahead of your competitors, stay in business and keep your employees happily employed.
2 Adapt to the new methods. The economy has changed tremendously. Businesses will have to be willing to change, take on new duties and provide strong leadership so that change takes place.
3 Realize that there is more to having quality products and services than just performing inspections. Find ways to make quality a main portion of all business practices and not just wait for quality inspections to point out the mistakes.
4 Understand that business decisions should be made based upon more things than just money. Try reducing the overall cost instead. Find a loyal and trustworthy supplier that you can use on a long term basis and dump all of the others.
5 Strive to continuously improve your business operation and productivity, which should help to decrease prices.
6 Provide on the job training for all employees.
7 Commit to leading the masses. (Take a look at Point 12 and also Ch 8). Management should make sure that both its employees and machines improve in production. Not only do production workers need better supervision, but so does management.
8 Do whatever it takes so that no one in the company works in fear, which will make the company operate better in the long run. (see Ch 3 for more info).
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