TQM Implementation in Textile Manufacturing Industry to Success: Review and Case Study

Abstract

This exploratory study has provided an insight into implementation of TQM in Pakistani textile manufacturing industry and factors that were considered to be critical to adoption of TQM. The cross sectional results show that TQM is largely implemented in manufacturing/operating function and little in other functional areas. TQM is a philosophy mainly adopted by large organizations. Whereas, SME businesses are still lagging behind larger one's when it comes to introducing and adopting new managerial philosophy and advanced technology. Many SMEs have stopped at quality system certification, rather than pursing further continuous improvement efforts by adopting TQM. SMEs must understand the need to go beyond the quality system stage and work towards TQM for quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; Copyright of International Business Research is the property of Canadian Center of Science & Education and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)