My post: To determine what models, methods, and tools would match the intended QMS strategy, a business should first assess the current state of their operations. This assessment should include a review of the existing business processes, existing infrastructure and systems, and the current level of employee knowledge and competency. Once the assessment is complete, the organization should establish objectives and goals for the QMS strategy. Based on these objectives, a selection of models, methods, and tools can then be evaluated to determine which best meet the organization's needs. Lean Six Sigma is a comprehensive methodology that can be used to identify inefficiencies in existing processes and manage the implementation of new processes. Additionally, the use of Lean Six Sigma tools, such as the Value Stream Mapping and Process Mapping tools, can help to identify areas where improvements can be made. To validate the selection of models, methods, and tools for the implementation of QMS strategy, data should be collected in the form of customer feedback, quantitative data, and qualitative data. Customer feedback can provide valuable insights into the customer experience and can help to identify areas for improvement. Quantitative data can be used to measure the performance of the QMS, such as cycle times, throughput, and customer satisfaction rates. Qualitative data can provide further insights into the customer experience and help to identify opportunities for improvement. Additionally, performance metrics can be used to track the progress of the implementation and ensure that the QMS is meeting the desired objectives.

Using the data methods you suggest to vaidate selection of tools to implement (or modify) a QMS strategy, customer feedback sounds good but is it practical across most buisnesses? It seems counterintuitive, but the best customer feedback is not from retail or service industries with lots of customers but rather from captive customers of manufacturers who have a constant vendor-customer relationship. Otherwise custtmer feedback is generally unreliable unless you can incentivize conscientious response from a spectrum of customers.

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Using the data methods you suggest to vaidate selection of tools to implement (or modify) a QMS strategy, customer feedback sounds good but is it practical across most buisnesses? It seems counterintuitive, but the best customer feedback is not from retail or service industries with lots of customers but rather from captive customers of manufacturers who have a constant vendor-customer relationship. Otherwise custtmer feedback is generally unreliable unless you can incentivize conscientious response from a spectrum of customers.

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