Quality Management: The Common Thread of Good Practice (Part 2)-A Quality System That Pays The Business Case for Developing a Quality Management System (QMS) (Recorded Presentation)

A Quality System That Pays The Business Case for Developing a Quality Management System (QMS) (Recorded Presentation)

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The speaker explores the concept of quality assurance in businesses by comparing McDonald's and Outback Steakhouse. McDonald's, despite not offering the healthiest or most gourmet food, maintains a consistent quality system, ensuring uniform experience across locations. In contrast, diners visit Outback for a tastier, more refined meal. Quality has transitioned from merely meeting requirements to aligning with customer expectations. An effective quality system is not a financial burden but an investment that reduces costs related to non-conformances. Prevention, appraisal, and failure costs comprise quality costs. Investing in quality leads to fewer defects, reduced cycle times, and increased customer satisfaction. The presentation emphasizes adopting a documented quality system that is actively utilized and regularly evaluated through methods like failure mode analysis and risk assessment. Ultimately, a meticulously managed quality system enhances overall profitability, costing less to implement than dealing with consequences of poor quality.

Keywords

quality assurance

McDonald's

Outback Steakhouse

customer expectations

quality costs

risk assessment