THE PRESENT IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES WITHIN THE LIBYAN IRON and STEEL INDUSTRY

Rajab A. Hokoma

doi:10.66411/jer.v15i.234

Authors

Rajab A. Hokoma Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tripoli University, Libya, Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66411/jer.v15i.234

Keywords:

TQM, Key-elements, Implementation, Questionnaire, Industry, JIT

Abstract

This paper investigates the present status of the implementation levels of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Just-In-Time (JIT) within Iron & Steel Industry in Libya and the management implications for this industry. A survey methodology has been applied in this investigation using an extensive questionnaire and one-to-one interviews within the Libyan Iron and Steel Industry. Based on the analysis of the questionnaire survey and the one-to-one interview responses, the results show that the strategies applied by the executive management body towards most of the areas that are considered as being crucial in any successful implementation of the investigated quality and manufacturing management techniques and philosophies are not well-planned.

The actual implementation levels of the TQM and JIT practices found to be in the modest levels within the surveyed industry. The paper has identified limitations within the Iron and Steel Industry in terms of the investigated quality and manufacturing techniques and philosophies, and has pointed to areas where the senior managers need to take actions in order to achieve an effective and successful implementation of these techniques and philosophies within their business areas. This is an important finding for the future success of the surveyed industry within Libya. It makes a contribution by providing an insight into what extent the TQM and JIT are understood and implemented within the Libyan Iron & Steel Industry.

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