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Definition of Product Quality

Before we proceed to understand, “what is product quality?” First, let's focus on the definition of quality.

It is not easy to define the word ‘Quality’ since it is perceived differently by the different set of individuals. If experts are asked to quote the definition of quality, they may give varied responses depending on their individual preferences. These may be similar to following listed phrases.

According to Experts, the word quality can be defined either as;

1. Fitness for use or purpose.
2. To do a right thing at first time.
3. To do a right thing at the right-time.
4. Find and know, what consumer wants?
5. Features that meet consumer needs and give customer satisfaction.
6. Freedom from deficiencies or defects.
7. Conformance to standards.
8. Value or worthiness for money, etc.

Factors Affecting Plant Location

Plant location must be selected properly by entrepreneurs while planning to set up their business units. While taking such a decision, they must consider some important factors.

Following image depicts important factors affecting plant location.

Image credits © Prof. Mudit Katyani.

Factors affecting scheduling

The following chart depicts various factors affecting scheduling.

Image credits © Prof. Mudit Katyani.

What is Scheduling? Definition

Some selected definitions of scheduling given by eminent scholars are quoted below.

According to Richard Lansburgh and William Spriegel,

“Scheduling involves establishing the amount, of work to be done and the time each element of the work will start, or the order of work. This includes allocating the quality and rate of output of the plant or department and also the date or order of starting of each unit of work at each station along the route prescribed.”

Lansburgh and Spriegel gave this definition of scheduling in their book “Industrial Management” published in 1995.

According to James Lundy,

“Work scheduling consists of the assignment of starting and completion times for the various operations to be performed.”

James L. Lundy gave this definition of scheduling in his book “Effective Industrial Management,” first published in 1957.