Implementation of Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle for Product Quality Management: Evidence from a Manufacturing Enterprise in China

Wei Yu

doi:10.62177/amit.v1i4.498

Authors

Wei Yu The University of Manchester

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62177/amit.v1i4.498

Keywords:

Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Product Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, CNG Cylinder

Abstract

In the market with increased competition and a large number of choices, it is necessary for enterprises to improve the existing standards of product quality to meet the customer demand and achieve sustainable development. As for the manufacturing enterprises, continuous improvement supports in reducing defective rate of products and safety risks, which enhances the overall product quality. This paper discusses a case study in implementing Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) to improve product quality of compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders in a manufacturing enterprise in China. The outcome is the enterprise has successfully reduced the defective rate of the products from 50% to 27% and improved the production efficiency.

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