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Importance of keeping standard

Quality control is vital in the garment industry to ensure consistency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
By adhering to standards, manufacturers can minimize defects, maintain product integrity, and uphold brand
reputation. Consistent quality also fosters trust among consumers, leading to repeat business and positive word-
of-mouth marketing. Additionally, stringent quality control measures help identify and rectify issues early in the
production process, reducing wastage and maximizing efficiency.
Maintaining standards is crucial for consistency, quality, and efficiency across various fields. Standards ensure
reliability, interoperability, and safety, fostering trust among stakeholders and promoting innovation while
minimizing risks.
Factors responsible for deviation
Deviations from standards can result from factors such as inadequate training, poor communication, equipment
malfunction, changing requirements, or external influences. Identifying and addressing these factors is essential
to maintain adherence to established standards.
ISO And ISO 9000 to 9006
Introduction

ISO stands for “International Standards Organization” .The source of ISO 9000 and more than 13,000
international standards for business government and society . A network of national standards institutes from 140
countries working in partnership with international organizations governments industry business and consumer
representatives. A bridge between public and private sectors.
ISO 9000 to ISO 9006 doesn’t represent individual standards within the ISO 9000 series. However, the ISO 9000
series does include standards relevant to quality control in the garment industry, primarily focusing on quality
management systems. Here’s a brief overview:

1 ISO 9000: Provides an overview of the concepts and principles of quality management systems,including
terminology and fundamentals.
2 ISO 9001: Sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is the only standard in the ISO 9000
series that can be certified. It focuses on meeting customer requirements, continuous improvement, and
ensuring consistent quality in products and services.

3 ISO 9004: Provides guidelines for organizations seeking to improve their overall performance. It offers
broader guidance on quality management principles and practices beyond the requirements of ISO 9001.
4 ISO 9006: This standard does not exist in the ISO 9000 series. It’s possible that you may be referring to
ISO 9006-1:1990, which was part of the ISO 9000 series but has since been withdrawn.
In the garment industry, ISO 9001 is commonly utilized to establish and maintain effective quality management
systems, ensuring that products meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
It covers aspects such as quality control, process management, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Total quality management

Objectives: At the end of this lesson, you shall be able to
• total quality management
• 5-S in total quality management
• the key elements of the TQM.

Total Quality Management (TQM): It is one of the latest concepts of management that can ensure the highest
standard of quality and productivity ensuring good for all of the workers, management and society. In this system,
quality of management and actions are ensured by assuring quality at all stages from vision, planning, purchase,
store, cutting, sewing, inspection, packing, administration, welfare, personnel motivation etc.The process to
produce a perfect product by a series of measures require an organized effort by the entire company to prevent
or eliminate errors at every stage in production is called total quality management.

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