Publisher's Synopsis
"ASQE's Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) certification introduces the basics of quality to organizations and individuals who are new to quality. This book, and the Body of Knowledge (BoK) it supports, form a foundation for applying proven quality principles and practices that are used around the world. This handbook follows the CQIA BoK in both content and sequence. Let it serve as your guide in preparing for the ASQE CQIA examination, and refer to it frequently as you learn and implement these ideas and tools in your organization. ASQ's experts help you navigate: Quality terms, benefits, and philosophies Team organization, roles, responsibilities, and dynamics Continuous improvement concepts, processes, and tools Root cause analysis and risk management Supplier and customer relationships This edition features ample material that stretches beyond the content of the BoK, making it useful for any quality practitioner-not jus
