It is particularly important for developing countries to define useful TQM constructs to measure these principles, and their effect on improvement of performance. This research is aimed at measuring TQM constructs in the Thai manufacturing industry and Thai culture. The research identifies nine...

To achieve the expected benefits of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT), appropriate managerial efforts prior to and after adoption of these technologies are required. Quality management systems constitute certain management practices that could be used to enhance these managerial efforts in...

Six-Sigma is a well-established and one of the most recognized approaches in manufacturing strategy development. Companies who have adopted and successfully implemented such a methodology were found to be more innovative which led to increased customer satisfaction and an improved bottom line....