Information derivability analysis for quality assurance information management systems

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1990

Abstract

Presently, international economic competition is increasing at a rapid rate. As a consequence, quality and productivity have become the two most critical issues for manufacturing companies. This paper proposes a specialized type of information system to upgrade quality control management practices and to take advantage of recent advances in manufacturing systems and information systems. It outlines some of the benefits and problems related to the development of a Quality Assurance Information Management System (QAIMS), and offers useful suggestions for the preliminary phases of the analysis and design of such a system. QAIMS is a computerized documentation and decision tool centered on quality-related activities. Equipped with a well designed QAIMS, management can reduce communication gaps and maximize interactions between and within all manufacturing and business entities. The QAIMS would help to incorporate consumer feedback in product design and manufacturing, quality control and maintenance, productivity improvements, and greater efficiencies in production and services. With a well-designed QAIMS, management can also make long-range strategic plans to compete effectively. © 1990.

Identifier

0025628967 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Computers and Industrial Engineering

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-8352(90)90115-3

ISSN

03608352

First Page

249

Last Page

253

Issue

1-4

Volume

19

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