Adoption and implementation of the quality management systems : a case study of Thai manufacturing companies | |
| Author | Kerkchai Choomwong |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-08-11 |
| Subject(s) | Total quality management Total quality control |
| Note | Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration in Management of Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-08-11 |
| Abstract | Manufacturing sector has a great contribution to Thai economy. The sector is the biggest sector in Thai GDP (Gross Domestic Product). It represented almost 40 percent of the Thai GDP in 2006. In addition, it grew at a very high rate as 39.37 percent in 2006. Within manufacturing sector, every manufacturer strives to improve their performance in many ways. One of the ways to meet customer satisfaction is to improve their quality level by using the appropriate Quality Management System. Since there are many Quality Management Systems available, this research focused on two particular Quality Management Systems which are TPM and Six Sigma. The case studies of two manufacturing companies which adopted these two Quality Management Systems were analyzed. As different manufacturers adopted different Quality Management Systems, there would be a number of factors which led the organizations to adopt a particular Quality Management System. Hence, the research studied on analyzing the contextual factors influencing the organizations to adopt a particular Quality Management System. Once each company adopted the particular Quality Management System, the ways each company implemented the particular Quality Management System could be the same as the theoretical practice or modified to suit their working environment. Thus, the research intended to analyze the processes followed by the company in implementing the selected Quality Management System and any modification due to the implementation of the systems. |
| Year | 2008 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-08-11 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Islam, Nazrul; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Shankar, Ravi;Kauranen, Ilkka; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royat Thai Goverment Fellowship; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2008 |