GSCM326 Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2DQ

GSCM326 Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

DQ 1

Implementing TQM (graded)

Over the last 6 weeks, you have been gaining insight into the ultimate question for this course. How do we implement TQM? Where do we begin? What key areas do we need to address first? Once we get our implementation started, what do we need to do in order to sustain our momentum?

DQ 2

Integrating TQM and SCM (graded)

How can TQM and SCM be integrated together? Why is this integration important? What things need to be considered before this is attempted?

GSCM326 Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

DQ 1

Statistical Tools (graded)

Before you participate in this discussion, please review this week’s simulation.

Two tools were used by the group in the early analysis of their process. Why was it important for the group to use a histogram when they did? What could have happened if the group had not used it?

DQ 2

Inspection and Process Evaluations (graded)

Is 100% inspection good? Why or why not? What alternatives are there to 100% inspection?

GSCM326 Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

DQ 1

Cost of Quality (graded)

Although a balanced scorecard is probably the way to go, most companies don’t seem to have a clue about the more fundamental aspects of quality, such as the cost of quality. So let’s start here. Just what do we mean when we talk about the cost of quality? What major areas does it include?

DQ 2

Supplier Relationships (graded)

An integral part of TCO 9 concerns supplier relationships. What kinds of relationships exist with suppliers? What can be done to reduce the number suppliers you use?

GSCM326 Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

DQ 1

TQM and Teams (graded)

Teams are something we talk about a lot when it comes to TQM. Why are teams instrumental to TQM, or are they? What kinds of teams exist in a TQM operation?

DQ 2

Employee Involvement (graded)

Is it always good? What key elements are necessary to keep it going? Are there different kinds of involvement?