Quality Control in Midland Industry

Abstract

The aim of this project is to study the practical techniques and theoretical treatments of quality control in the Midland industries. It involves a survey and analysis of the methods of achieving and maintaining quality and reliability in the products of Midlands! manufacturing companies. The effectiveness of various techniques of quality control is also assessed.

To achieve these objectives, various industries were selected and were classified into groups of homogeneous product. The survey was divided into three phases and consisted of a discussion with the top management, a tour of the plant and the completion of a questionnaire.

A brief literature survey of quality control achievement in various countries all over the world was carried out. This provides a possibility of comparing with the data obtained from the industrial visits.

The data obtained during the survey was confirmed by personal contact. The analysis of these data provides a clear view of the actual situation of quality control in the Midland industries. They will provide a useful reference for all industries in the Midlands with regards to quality improvement.

One of the most striking problems in quality control is the quality of the bought out component. It is thus necessary for the supplier to ensure that the incoming components conform to the specification required. The establishment of a National Quality Mark is suggested. The transformation of Statistical Quality Control to the more effective Total Quality Control System is essential. The implementation of new advanced technology such as computer control system and system engineering techniques are also recommended.

On the whole, quality control has been well performed and great achievements have been obtained in the Midland industries. Further development of quality control activity will certainly lead into another new era in the history of industrial development in the Midland industries.

Date of Award	Oct 1973
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Aston University