Quality Circle Forum of India” (QCFI), is a non-profit organisation established in 1982 with the main objective of educating people regarding quality concepts in executing day to day activities free from work related problems and empowerment of the work force through self and mutual development of people and quality improvement products and services
QCFI is recognized as the institution representing The Quality Circle Movement in India and has represented the country in several international forums. The organization has successfully implemented Quality concepts under the TQM umbrella across several industry verticals who have experienced a phenomenal enhancement of their work processes and productivity after implementation of Quality Concept Tools.
QCFI provides extensive range of services of quality interventions, training programs, and conventions designed to empower organizations in sectors such as automobile, steel & coal, metals & mining, aerospace & railways, pharma & chemicals, food/FMCG, power & infrastructure, manufacturing, rural & service sectors, textile, health, and education and others. Our expert faculty provides specialized consulting and training in QC ,5S, WCM, Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Safety, FMEA, Kaizen, HACCP, Food Safety (FSSAI Std’s & Requirements), ISO standards, CGPMP (Pharma), GMP, GHP, GSP for all industries, Industry & Academia collaboration, and the entire gamut of soft skills and behavioural training.
QCFI represents India in the 14 nation International Committee that has been set up for organizing International conventions on Quality Concept Circle, annually. To date, QCFI has organized three International convention in India. In addition, chapter convention and National convention are held every year where members present case studies and technical papers are discussed by leading Quality Concept Practitioners.
The Coordinating Organizations
| Group A | |
|---|---|
| China | China Association for Quality |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong Productivity Council |
| Japan | Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers |
| Korea | Korean Standards Association |
| Philippines | Quality and Productivity Association of the Philippines |
| Taiwan | The Association of Pioneer Quality Control Research |
| Group B | |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Bangladesh Society for Total Quality Management |
| India | Quality Circle Forum of India |
| Indonesia | Indonesian Quality Management Association |
| Malaysia | Malaysia Productivity Corporation |
| Mauritius | National Productivity and Competitiveness Council of Mauritius |
| Singapore | Singapore Productivity Association |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality & Productivity |
| Thailand | The Association of QC Headquarters of Thailand |
In-house Training and Orientation Programs is QCFI’s main strengths and has conducted numerous such training programs effectively. These in-house programs are based on Quality Circles integrated with TQM and related concepts.
On 31st December 1982 the Quality Circle Forum of India was registered as a non-profit and non-political organization under AP Public Society’s Act with following Objectives.
» To function as a common forum for discussion and dissemination of information related to Quality Circle and other quality concepts as part of TQM
» To assist both individuals and organizations to launch and operate Quality Circles integrated with TQM
» To sponsor research programs to further these concepts.
» To improve, enrich and uplift the quality of work life and provide opportunities for self-development of members of the Quality Circle
» To form chapters representing the QC forum and lay down policy guideline and procedures for their management, administration and proper functioning.
» To cultivate and promote a high standard of ethics amongst its members
» To associate with other National and International organizations engaged in similar pursuits
