Define Total Quality Management (TQM) and ISO 9001:2008

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Essay

Define Total Quality Management (TQM) and ISO 9001:2008. Give examples of some companies that you know of as certified by ISO.

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Definitions:

Medical Device

An instrument, apparatus, implant, or similar article used for diagnosing, preventing, or treating disease or other conditions.

Seafloor

The bottom surface of the ocean, covering a vast area and consisting of various geological features like underwater volcanoes, canyons, and plains.

Uplifted

The process by which regions of the Earth's crust are raised to higher elevations, often due to tectonic forces.

Tsunami

A series of ocean waves with very long wavelengths caused by large-scale disturbances under the ocean, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.