Diagnosis and TQM Strategies for Improving the Organizational Efficiency of a Consulting Company

Eliana Pimenta, Carina Pimentel, Radu Godina, Susana Garrido Azevedo, João C. O. Matias

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Abstract

Total Quality Management (TQM) is useful in both the industrial and service sectors. The purpose of this study was to increase profitability at a management consulting company by applying and improving internal operational excellence. This was accomplished using a case study. In order to overcome the problems, a prioritized plan of actions was developed by identifying the main sources of improvement. TQM strategies and the requirements of the ISO 9001: 2015 standard are followed. It was possible to observe some benefits on efficiency outcomes and small changes can provide to a company through large steps towards greater results. In a long-term perspective and considering that the performance and efficiency of the commercial has increased.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFlexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: The Human-Data-Technology Nexus
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of FAIM 2022, June 19–23, 2022, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Volume 2
EditorsKyoung-Yun Kim, Jeremy Rickli, Leslie Monplaisir
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages493-501
Number of pages9
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-17629-6
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-17628-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Feb 2023
Event31st International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, FAIM 2022 - Detroit, United States
Duration: 19 Jun 202223 Jun 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference31st International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, FAIM 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDetroit
Period19/06/2223/06/22

Keywords

  • Business intelligence
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • Process approach
  • Quality tools
  • TQM

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