Author Description

The primary purpose of this book is to provide insight into different aspects of quality and quality management in particular in a technical environment for practitioners and theoreticians. It is meant to show different aspects and ways to manage the quality level required in various market segments. Active management of quality, new methods and approaches as well as the use of technical means help to achieve the defined quality objectives and to meet the customer requirements. Naturally a text book called "Quality Management in Technology" mainly focuses on quality and quality management in a technical oriented environment. However, we don't want to limit the scope to the technical aspects only. Therefore, from the beginning, experts from various market segments and with different professional background were invited to contribute to this edition covering:- Strategy & Lean Methods Consulting- Silicon Foundry- Specialized Component Supplier- Solar Cell Mass Manufacturer- University- Standards ConsultingChapters of interest may be read independently of the others.