Experts say that the cost of quality totals roughly 10 percent in the average organization, with some companies facing quality costs of up to 40 percent. If your plant is on the middle to upper end of these estimates, it’s likely company leadership considers your plant in need of immediate intervention.

But what quality management solutions do you have if you’re trying to turn around a struggling plant, especially if problems are complex and habits deeply ingrained? If you’re not sure where to start, you might consider whether one of these three proven strategies could help you achieve the substantial change you need.

Implement layered process audits

Layered process audits (LPAs) are a high-frequency auditing strategy focused on daily verification that people are following standardized processes. High-frequency audits are a recognized best practice for making big quality improvements, and the results of LPAs in particular can be especially dramatic.

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