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QUALITY IN WESTERN EUROPE

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INTRODUCTION

s.

t differences exist among and even within the various countries. The quality prof

ly has a reputation for design, fashion, and gold work.

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QUALITY DEVELOPMENT TRENDS IN EUROPE AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR

nd energy in general, chemicals, and other high-technology sectors. In the area of

recise and as clear a form as possible. The supplier undertakes to provide what th

mproved.

s.

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ON OF THE EUROPEAN SINGLE MARKET AND ITS IMPACT ON THE EVOLUTION

OF THE QUALI

on (by the end of 1992) of the technical barriers that, together with physical and

n of specific measures by the

urance standards.

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ON OF THE EUROPEAN SINGLE MARKET AND ITS IMPACT ON THE EVOLUTION

OF THE QUALI

SO 9000 standards began to arouse the interest of the United States. At this time,

attempt to find out what lay behind the European craze for ISO 9000. This was fo

erprises, operating mainly in domestic markets or in fields that are still unexpos

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ON OF THE EUROPEAN SINGLE MARKET AND ITS IMPACT ON THE EVOLUTION

OF THE QUALI

ation is an important requirement, but it is a precompetitive requirement. Unfortu

ing paper entitled “A European Quality Promotion Policy.” The paper listed the fol

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COUNTRY - BY - COUNTRY ANALYSIS

80s.The key elements of the French approach to quality from the mid-1940s to the m

ifestation of this). State intervention appears to have been beneficial, again ver

tification, safety, and training was launched in 1993. Initiatives included the in

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COUNTRY - BY - COUNTRY ANALYSIS

developed through the filters of the German manufacturing culture, which was stron

which represent approximately 12 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and emp

ark to guarantee product quality stems from the guilds. On the German market, Fugg

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COUNTRY - BY - COUNTRY ANALYSIS

dimensioning and higher skilled labor content. As a result, German products tend t

eported by the media and used in advertising and are therefore an extremely signi

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COUNTRY - BY - COUNTRY ANALYSIS

at more advanced aspects of quality have been neglected; indeed, Britain was one

cial economic weight of large customers and, in particular, of the Ministry of Def

on sprang both from the direct experience of British industry and, indirectly, fro

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COUNTRY - BY - COUNTRY ANALYSIS

ited Kingdom at European level had the strongest military defense industry, with

ich would have significant repercussions on the history of quality, not just in Br

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COUNTRY - BY - COUNTRY ANALYSIS

he National Quality Campaign, to promote the BS 5750 quality assurance system stan

overnment services. and the National Health Service.

achieving quality. And since the focus is on services for the public, the governme

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COUNTRY - BY - COUNTRY ANALYSIS

1991. It is a 10-year rolling program of improvements to ng principles :

s for services and to publish performance results l information about how services are run and what they cost possible equally to all who are entitled to them pfulness

g for a number of years, and assessments of its success are ts have been lower than expected: It is difficult to change people’s attitudes, es

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COUNTRY - BY - COUNTRY ANALYSIS

chemicals) and its services (e.g., banking and tourism). Switzerland was one of the

program, intended primarily for SMEs, which form the backbone of the country’s eco

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COUNTRY - BY - COUNTRY ANALYSIS

mer satisfaction issues, at both the academic level and in practical applications.

trol certification in their respective sectors, even though the market is open to

ess the factors that really count, and avoid the bureaucratic approach adopted by

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THE EUROPEAN QUALITY ORGANIZATIONS

dies active at the national level are usually the member associations

opean national quality organizations. Its aims are specified in the following

to enhance the competitiveness of the European economic system, with special att

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THE EUROPEAN QUALITY ORGANIZATIONS

nization for Quality Control (EOQC).

ce, quality management, Total Quality Management.

of the Executive, and the General Secretariat. The General Assembly meets twice a

OQ Journal.

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THE EUROPEAN QUALITY ORGANIZATIONS

wing sections were operational: Automotive, Pharmaceutical Industry, Construction

4 as a means of establishing high standards for the training and qualification of

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THE EUROPEAN QUALITY ORGANIZATIONS

pe at the forefront of developments.

ssues of contingent concern, business opportunities of interest to certain groups

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THE EUROPEAN QUALITY ORGANIZATIONS

managers had experienced their benefits at firsthand.

es (14 EFQM founder companies) with an idea for the creation of a European body t

anagement.

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THE EUROPEAN QUALITY ORGANIZATIONS

y far the most important activity). the Quality Management Open Days, seminars, common interest days, working groups, e nographs. rning Edge Conference and other activities. e awards illustrate their paths toward excellence for the benefit of other Europe and company internal assessors.

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THE EUROPEAN QUALITY ORGANIZATIONS

est to large numbers of European managers: papers by European corporate chairmen

ment and promotion of a consistent approach to Total Quality Management as the ve

imulate and support the participation of organizations throughout Europe in improv ess results. To support the managers of European organizations in enhancing the r

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THE EUROPEAN QUALITY ORGANIZATIONS

lity Platform as a means

quality at all levels and in all sectors.

nd EFQM Secretaries General and, primarily, a range of joint activities. Leadershi

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THE EUROPEAN QUALITY AWARDS

significantly to satisfying the expectations of its customers, employees, and oth

nd its own unique brands; (2) the applicant must have more than 250 employees (fro

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THE EUROPEAN QUALITY AWARDS

d policy and strategy, people management, and management of resources and processe

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THE EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

(BSI) in 1992. Clearly, in becoming the first body to establish an environmental s

hat a preventive guideline geared to the market economy in the area

milar to that adopted for quality system certification in relation to

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THE EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

as follows:

olicy designed to ensure: tions

fy the site’s environmental impact and relevant issues. et out in accordance with the company’s environmental policy and the outcome of th

14001 criteria. The frequency of the audit depends on the specific business, but im is to ensure that all interested parties are aware of the environmental impact zes the company’s environmental policy, program, management and audit procedures, t

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