Integrating EFQM, Six Sigma and other TQM approaches with ISO 90012008

INTEGRATING QUALITY MANAGEMENT APPROACHES.
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Quality management has become useful in many years back. Business managers are faced with multitude approaches such as EFQM, TQMand Six Sigma. Therefore, those in management are busy in the selection of the most appropriate method for attaining the quality set objectives and goals as outlined in the entity strategic plan. In any business today customers’ demand quality goods and services.Organizational managers have been forced tostrategize ways to use the strengths of variousmethodologies to improve business developments. Thus, consumer can influence the use of various quality management approaches within the enterprise.
The main objective of this research paper is to study the principles, similarities and differences, in regard to a comprehensive integration of EFQM or rather the kaizen principles, six sigma and TQM. In addition, this aims to comprehend whether there are additional benefits for the corporations that are using both approaches. The models are structured in a way that they complement each other (Bititci &Nudurupati, 2012).
European foundation for quality management is not for profit making organization. It provides a platform for self-assessment; it measures the strengths weakness of an entity in the production cycle. The comprehensible and wide assumption of what is required is provided for the benefit of managing anorganization. It was developed in 1988 by fourteen well-established European companies. The mission was to increase competition, performance and achievement among the organizations in Europe and the entire world. EQFM was established based on critical principles and values which are necessary for collective organization performance. The principles were derived from the total quality management. The model advocates use of a standard model of management able to bring excellence in a company. Excellence is achieved through better leadership skills and styles which satisfyemployees, customer and the shareholders, which triggers and catalyzes organization plans, stewardship of resources, staff and developments. Theorganization proficiency to deal with all those aspects effectively will depend on the level of excellence (Alan, 2013). In addition, employee training and development will lead to high levels of performance. The diagram below illustrates the summary of the model. It incorporates nine main principles that are; good leadership, strategy plan, staff, resources, outcome of the personnel, customer and the community.
 The approach enables the organization to identify key areas of strength and weakness. It further facilitates communication effectively within the company. Application of the model is long-term strategic tool where all entity aspects can be supervised, evaluated and modified. Moreover, for an organization to benefit from the model, it should be applied effectively.
The six sigma methodology was technologically advanced by Motorola in 1986.The approach was developed to satisfy customer’s needs and wants and retain customers, and the intended aim was to minimize waste and errors in the production of goods and services. It is used to explain practices and identify defects and how they can be eliminated.In the long run efficiency and quality could be achieved. Continuousdevelopment plays a significant role in evaluating excellence in business. It should be noted that the six sigma methodologies were raised to advance the quality of complex, high, delicate and mass products. This approach introduces challenging goals for the organization.
The top management participation in six sigma project development is important, because the associates have a healthier perception regarding inner culture about quality. The dedication of top most management in these projects shows the reputation of the company and generates a greater motivation the employees.The approach has become widely accepted for quality modification in organizations, being termed as a problem-solving policy and a strategic, innovative idea (Earnest &Fred, 2012).
Organizations in order to remain competitive. It shouldprovide solutions to the current problems, complications, and weakness and in the structure and procedure to increase production.Six sigma is one of the most instrumental tool for eradicating defect and unwanted products and ser...