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2. Progress in TQM Activities

Takenaka introduced TQC in 1976, and since 1996 has promoted it under the name TQM.
In striving to make TQM activities a concrete part of the company, we are practicing TQM activities that are integrated with our operations. Table 2.1 shows the progress in activities.

Fig. 2.1 Deming Prize (1979)

Fig. 2.2 Japan Quality Control Medal (1992)

Table 2.1 Progress in TQC/TQM

1976	Introduction of TQC Inauguration of TQC Central Promotion Committee and start of TQC Advisory Committee
1977	Enactment of Quality Assurance Manual Start of TQC Circle activities
1978	Decided to "Improve the level of quality assurance" as the basic policy of promoting TQC
1979	Awarded the Deming Prize Takenaka visited by Mr. Deming
1982	Takenaka Quality Control Prize (T Prize) started
1988	Deming Prize received by Chairman Takenaka
1992	Awarded Japan Quality Control Medal
1996	English term changed from TQC to TQM
1998	ISO9001 and 14001 certification obtained
2001	Revision of Basic Policy for Promotion of TQM --Improve the quality of management by promoting vision management and improving the quality of products and service and the quality of operations.