Quality in Germany ‐ an overview

1 December 1998

journal article
Published by Emerald Publishing in The TQM Magazine

Vol. 10 (6) , 458-463
https://doi.org/10.1108/09544789810239218

Abstract

Regarding preventive quality management, Germany was lagging behind for many years. Managers relied on the famous mark “Made in Germany” for too long. They did not realize that international competition had tightened. However, times have changed. Starting with the boom in ISO certifications, Germany is getting back on track again. Today, total quality management and business excellence concepts are gaining ground. Positive trends regarding both applications for Germany’s Ludwig‐Erhard‐Preis and the use of self‐assessment show that the quality movement has got a new impetus.

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Regional development: Total Quality Management promotion as a competitive approach in the US: Results of an empirical survey
Total Quality Management, 1998