Exploration of the American Express Company′s experience of integrating TQM within its organisation. The article briefly charts the history of the company, relating its long‐standing goals to those of TQM. Charts the work of training network TMI for American Express with its “putting...

Examination of BP Chemicals′ integration of TQM into its corporate strategy, helping to turn around a £200 million loss in 1981. Shows how the crisis led to a will to survive among the workforce and the launch of a campaign to provide what BP′s customers were asking for, namely, consistent...

Reports on the way in which TNT Express Worldwide is using TQM to bridge the culture gap created by the amalgamation of three branches of the business. Looks at Internal audits carried out to assess levels of Service quality and efficiency of internal communications on a global scale,...

Describes the efforts made by Newcastle Breweries to improve its competitiveness by implementing TQM and therefore achieving superior customer satisfaction. Follows the company through its introduction of a “quality customer package” outlining the range of services available to the customer;...

Investigates the increasing popularity of the video as a medium for TQM Training. Debates the advantages and disadvantages of using case studies as the subject matter of these Training videos. Reviews the better products on the market and highlights the fact that videos alone do not constitute...

Discusses the implementation of a TQM programme at Armstrong Europe Services (AES) and the problem‐solving Training workshops which it introduced to help achieve its goal of an 80 per cent reduction in non‐conformance within five years, in all areas of the business. Notes the interest...