The Role of Total quality management of the environment in flexible manufacturing / exploratory study in cement factory Badush

Abstract

Abstract Nowadays, the world adopts a philosophy that relates to environmental conservation. This philosophy can be achieved through providing environmentally friendly products while satisfying customers' needs as well. To attain that, a new systems and programs need to be applied in a scientific manner, and total quality environmental management (TQEM) is among these concepts. The research aimed to analyze the Relationship between (TQEM) Practices and its effect on Flexible Manufacturing in Badush factory. The research sample includes managers and head of divisions at top, middle and front line management levels which were (27) working in Badush factory. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive analytical method was used For data collection, data analysis, and hypotheses tasting. A questionnaire was used to collect information about study variables which consisted of (31) items. A several statistical tools and methods were used such as the arithmetic Mean, standard deviation, one sample T-test, multiple, simple Regression and Canonical Analysis A number of results were reached: there was a significant relationship between (TQEM) practices and (FM) at level (α ≤ 0.05). The research recommended that management must give greater attention to (TQEM) practicing leading to upgrading of firms environmental performance and decrease pollution.