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How quality management has been impacted in the face of COVID-19
Eldina Siljkovic
University of Northern Iowa
01-01-2020
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted many facets of the United States. This study focuses on its magnitude in comparison to prior pandemics such as Anthrax, SARS, and Ebola. In addition to this compa..
more »The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted many facets of the United States. This study focuses on its magnitude in comparison to prior pandemics such as Anthrax, SARS, and Ebola. In addition to this comparison its impact on Quality Management within the agricultural sector and food supply chain was also assessed. The results of these studies showcase that COVID-19 has grown exponentially in comparison to prior pandemics and will continue to do so as we enter the winter season. Agricultural equipment manufacturing companies saw a drastic decline in quarterly revenues within 2020 in comparison to 2019. Millions in net sales were lost due to the impact of the pandemic in farming equipment demand and the decrease in international supply available due to mandated shutdowns. The preparation for a pandemic such as COVID-19 was lacking within the U.S. Proactive steps, which are recommended within this study, need to be established in order to minimize impacts on this industrial sector, specifically their personnel, declining revenues, overall employee health and satisfaction.
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Rukmini Srikant Revuru, Chair
Rukmini Srikant Revuru, Chair
©2020 Eldina Siljkovic
University of Northern Iowa
Master of Science
Department of Technology
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