The Seven Quality Tools of Total Quality Management (TQM) Explained

Learn the seven core quality tools of Total Quality Management (TQM) in this practical overview led by Operations University instructor Brent Bolton. These tools are widely used in quality, operations, supply chain, and process improvement roles to identify problems, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement. This video explains how each tool works, when to use it, and how the tools fit together—from gathering data to identifying root causes and controlling processes over time. 👉 Get Certified (Lean Six Sigma) Watch the full Lean Six Sigma playlist, then complete your certification at OperationsUniversity.org to earn your Lean Six Sigma certificate. 💰 Advance Your Credentials Certification & Pricing = Yellow Belt $99 • Green Belt $499 • Black Belt $899 — or all 3 for $1,199 (save when purchasing together). Employer packages: Bulk enrollments & reporting available. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video: • The 7 core tools of Total Quality Management • Tools for generating ideas vs. organizing data • How Pareto analysis applies the 80/20 rule • How to identify root causes using fishbone diagrams • When to use histograms and control charts • How these tools support continuous improvement 📢 Call to Action ✅ Subscribe for operations & quality management content ✅ Visit OperationsUniversity.org to get certified ✅ Share with quality teams, students, and managers #TotalQualityManagement #TQM #QualityTools #LeanSixSigma #OperationsManagement #ProcessImprovement