History of the United States’ Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

Three Phase Approach to TQM in the Air Force’s SDI Programs

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The following presentation was given at the Pentagon, at various technical symposiums, and at defense contractor facilities. The purpose of this presentation is to provide the Air Force’s SDI program offices and defense contractors with a methodology for implementing Total Quality Management (TQM).

The presentation is a combination of slides with audio. Approximately 30 minutes in length.

Slide 1

Quality is important in Government projects

Resources and references

Websites

The Strategic Defense Initiative – political risks – From Air University Review 1985

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