Monitoring implementation, analyzing statistics from the monitoring system and making changes if needed are some of the responsibilities of any company leadership during implementation of new projects. Executives can kick start the TQM process by acting as the perfect role models (Scheid et al
Six Sigma could help in process improvement in the Ford Motor Company by identifying, eliminating the causes of errors/defects, reducing variations in operations, and manufacturing. By incorporating quality management systems, particularly statistical approaches, Six Sigma can be used to establish a special workforce to achieve company objectives (Sorbo, 2015)
Improving leadership can help overcome most of these challenges. Provision of resources and monitoring of progress can also help overcome obstacles (UmaMageswari et al
The incorporation of JIT (just in time) manufacturing -- a production-push system whereby quantity is produced exactly when needed was also in line with 6-sigma and TQM (Gubata, 2015). The company also made commitments to quality through its Best Practices Replication (eBPR) process whereby the company through its internal website was able to collect, disseminate and track the value of copying/replicating the best methods of operation throughout the corporation (Wilson & McKinlay, 2010)
The Best Practices Replication initiative enabled the addition of over 1.3 billion dollars in value (Wolford & Kwiecien, 2004)
Apart from this, any increase in revenues and profits is a clear indication that the set goals are being met in the stipulated manner. By ensuring that every employee carries out the assigned responsibilities, a leader can easily meet the set objectives (Zeller et al