TQM is only one of many acronyms used to label management systems that focus on quality. Other acronyms include CQI ( continuous quality improvement) SQC (statistical quality control) QFD (quality function deployment) QIDW (quality in daily work) TQC (total quality control) , etc. Like many of these other systems, TQM provides a framework for implementing effective quality and productivity initiatives that can increase the profitability and competitiveness of organizations