Exploring the concept of quality management from a new point of view, this book presents a holistic model of how consumers judge the quality of products. It links consumer perceptions of quality to the design and delivery of the final product, and presents models and methods for improving the quality of these products and services. It offers readers an improved understanding of how and why the design process must consider how the consumer will perceive a product or service. In order to facilitate the presentation and understanding of these concepts, illustrations and case examples are also provided throughout the book.
This book provides an invaluable resource for managers, designers, manufacturers, professional practitioners and academics interested in quality management. It also offers a useful supplementary text for marketing and quality management courses.
- ISBN10 1447166272
- ISBN13 9781447166276
- Publish Date 1 January 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 29 April 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Springer London
- Format eBook
- Pages 269
- Language English