Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, Macarthur, 2000. / "A theis presented to the University of Western Sydney, Macarthur in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2000.''--t.p. Bibliography: leaves 235-287.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Illinois State University, 2003. / Title from title page screen, viewed October 19, 2005. Dissertation Committee: Rodney P. Riegle, Kenneth H. Strand (co-chairs), George Padavil, Albert T. Azinger. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 158-165) and abstract. Also available in print.

Thesis (MTech (Quality)) -- Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2010 / Since 1996, the South African clothing and textile industries have been under tremendous pressure to improve the competitiveness of the industry. Various attempts to save the industry have been considered by both industry and Government. The attempts included the introduction of quotas with the aim to limit imports, the formulation of clusters, and improving the value chain between the clothing manufacture textile companies and the clothing retail companies. More specific, focus was leveled at the improvement of the industry’s productivity and quality management systems. In spite of these efforts, sectors of the South African clothing and textile industries are closing down. Although the clothing and textile industries are experiencing a decline in large companies, there has been a steady increase in the number of emerging Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) commonly referred to as CMT’s (Cut Make and Trims) within the context of the clothing industry. The research question which was researched within the ambit of this dissertation read as follows: What actions are required for Total Quality Management (TQM) to be successful implemented within South African clothing manufacturing SME’s?” The objective of this research was to determine what challenges are facing South African clothing manufacturing SME’s, and the reasons for the lack of successful implementation of TQM systems within the South African clothing manufacturing SME’s. Furthermore, to determine if there is a relationship between the planning behavior of SME’s and lack of TQM implementation and to what extent the accreditation process impact upon TQM implementations within SME’s. The survey conducted within SME’s provided positive feedback with respect to quality processes being followed. In spite of this the following challenges were identified: The lack of employee involvement in decision-making, miscommunication between management and employees, and the dissatisfaction of employees.

A dissertation submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master Technology: Quality in the Faculty of Engineering at the Cape Penisula University of Technology / Uneven surfaces on national roads that often lead to difficulty and even danger can be extremely hazardous when wet, due to mud and cracks, and also create dust pollution for motorists, pedestrians, residents and business. The continuing use of low quality raw materials in producing hot mix asphalt for national roads, leads to regular maintenance at a very high cost. The quality aggregates (stone that is used to produce asphalt), and the quality of bitumen are often inadequate for the correct composition of hot mix asphalt. The mst important factors affecting initial and long term performance of the highways is the inferior pavement structure and condition, due to poor aggregates (raw material)from suppliers. The performance of asphalt i s largely determined by the characteristics of its constituents, the asphalt binder and aggregates.

Orientador: Theresa Maria de Freitas Adrião / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Educação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-22T11:01:05Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Silva_InajaraIanada_M.pdf: 9090279 bytes, checksum: 6e728611e0ba59495381b4f22c972000 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012 / Resumo: Esta dissertação teve como objetivo central analisar as consequências para a gestão escolar da utilização do Sistema de Gestão Integrado (SGI) na rede municipal de ensino fundamental de Alecrim/SP. O SGI é uma tecnologia de gestão idealizada pela Fundação Pitágoras que foi implantada no município por meio de uma parceria entre esta fundação e a prefeitura municipal em 2006. Este estudo de caso investigou as esferas envolvidas na parceria utilizando-se de entrevistas semiestruturadas com representantes de equipes gestoras das unidades escolares municipais de ensino fundamental e da instituição privada em questão. Foi possível observar que os dirigentes escolares utilizaram-se das técnicas do SGI, entretanto, a frequência e as formas de utilização foram diferentes em cada unidade escolar. Neste trabalho, teve importância singular, a descrição detalhada do SGI adotado pela Fundação Pitágoras que encontra suas raízes na Gestão de Qualidade Total, modelo de gestão que teve seu auge na educação brasileira na década de 1990. / Abstract: This thesis aimed to examine the consequences to the school management of the use of the Integrated Management System (IMS) in the municipal primary school of Alecrim / SP. The SGI is a management technology designed by Pitágoras Foundation which was established in the city through a partnership between this foundation and the municipal government in 2006. This case study aims to investigate the spheres involved in the partnership using semi-structured interviews with school management representatives of the municipal school units and private institution in question. This case study. It was observed that the school leaders have used the techniques of SGI, however, the frequency and the shapes of this uses were different at each school. It is also of singular importance to this work a detailed description of the SGI adopted by Pitágoras Foundation that finds its roots in Total Quality Management, a management model that had its heyday in Brazilian education in the 1990s. / Mestrado / Politicas, Administração e Sistemas Educacionais / Mestra em Educação

Made available in DSpace on 2010-04-20T20:14:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 1993-11-05T00:00:00Z / Trata-se de uma análise teórica sobre os conceitos modernos de comtrole de qualidade - CQ, refletidos no TOTAL QUALITY CONTROL - TQC - Controle Total de Qualidade, aplicados às áreas de serviços das empresas industriais e às empresas fornecedoras de serviços.

Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the Master of Technology: Quality in the Faculty of Engineering At the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2012 / New Product Development (NPD) is a complicated process that determines success or failure of any company engaging in product development processes. Over the past years, due to the current highly competitive market environment, poor management skills, lack of innovation and customer concern, many companies are struggling to develop new products while simultaneously maintaining high quality of each of these new products. Various studies described that quality management is critical to prolong the life cycle of new products. Thus, this study focused on the key success factors of NPD and integrated quality management strategies into NPD process. This study was conducted at a local plastic packaging and load securing company in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. A combination of both qualitative and quantitative research approaches was conducted. Both management (n1=5) the staff members (n2=24) who are involved in the NPD process were selected as samples. A semi-structured questionnaire and several interviews (in-depth and focused group) were utilised for data collection. A statistical programme (SPSS V20) was employed to generate descriptive statistical results and test the reliability of all the variables. The study results identified that the key quality determinants of the NPD process were are NPD reviews, verifications and validations. In addition, for the NPD process to be successful, the company should focus on the development of the NPD strategy, availability of skills and resources including NPD competence, product quality, empowered multidisciplinary teams and effective risk management. Based on the research findings, this study recommends that the company should have more focuses on the areas of customer dissatisfaction, product quality, and prototype planning in their NPD processes.