In-Plant Quality Evaluation (IQUE) After One Year: A Program Review

Abstract

In-Plant Quality Evaluation (IQUE) is the method by which Government quality assurance personnel assess contractor control over product quality. This study examines the opinions of field level personnel about the accomplishment of IQUE stated goals. The results of surveying over 300 Government and contractor quality assurance representatives are reported. It was concluded that the stated goals of IQUE have not been attained. The majority of respondents felt a period of two to three years was required before a determination of the program could be made. Improved communications and the focus on teamwork by IQUE were found to be significant contributors to improvements in the adversarial relationships found between many Government contractors and the Government.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA257745

Entities

People

  • James M. Underkoffler

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Data Analysis
  • Defect Detection
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Manufacturing
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Quality Control
  • Standards
  • Teamwork
  • Total Quality Management
  • United States

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