Why Quality In Manufacturing? Thanks to globalization and rapid advances in technology, today’s manufacturing environment is increasingly competitive. Manufacturers need to stay focused on finding new ways to design, produce, sell and deliver products. ASQ helps organizations by: - Providing business solutions to improve bottom-line results.
- Improving operational processes.
- Identifying problems and solutions quickly and systematically.
- Reducing waste and cycle time.
- Equipping companies with effective supply chain management methods.
Making the Case for QualityIn a manufacturing environment, quality improves reliability and increases production. Fewer defects translates to fewer warranty claims and increased customer satisfaction. Process improvements also eliminate waste, improve flow and enhance workplace safety, all contributing to the bottom line.
Looking Out from Lean
ASQ’s Jerry Mairani proposes solutions for aligning lean and six sigma with market swings and material demands.
White Paper: The Economic Case for Quality(PDF, 102 KB)
What can ASQ do for you?ASQ can help you demonstrate to your organization how a quality management system can make a difference. Here we present a collection of tools and guidelines to help you make the case for quality. We will ask for some basic information before you access the program documents. ASQ Economic Case for Quality Program Additional ResourcesEconomic Case for Quality Executive Survey
American executives believe quality contributes to the bottom line of their businesses/organizations, but the way they define quality varies. What Do CEOs Think About Quality? (PDF, 649 KB)
ASQ surveyed executives to learn what they currently think and to help quality professionals make the economic case for quality.
From Quality Progress Magazine - May 2004
Greg Weiler, ASQ project leader Six Sigma and the Bottom Line (PDF, 136KB)
by Soren Bisgaard and Johannes Freiesleben
This Quality Progress article explains the economic benefits of Six Sigma, Black Belts (BBs) and Green Belts (GBs) must speak the language of upper management. | 
