Bangkok--14 Jun--Integrated Communication Thailand Productivity Institute (FTPI) is encouraging success-driven public and private organizations of all types and sizes to put their operational excellence to the test following the Thailand Quality Award (TQA) 2007 framework. The prestigious award is presented annually to organizations meeting the world-class standards of organizational excellence. The enrollment period is from today until the end of August this year. Dr. Phanit Laosirirat, the Secretary of Thailand Quality Award National Committee and FTPI Executive Director, stated that, “the assessment process of TQA is thorough and transparent. We consider not only the quality of their products and services, but also virtually all operation aspects including the leadership of the management team and the well-being of employees. The organizations which have made it all the way to become TQA winners are highly regarded as the world-class company with proven operational strength and stability. They are believed to be able to withstand economic hardships and political uncertainties, and emerge as a strong and successful company. So, it would not be exaggeration to say that by simply implementing the TQA framework in your organization, you are already a winner. You are making a bold step forward in taking your organization to new heights.” “The TQA framework does not dictate what you have to do, but on the other hand, it is an effective tool to help the management in devising a strategic plan to steer the company toward successfully achieving its objectives. In short, it is like a corporate dharma that, once it is conceived, you can combine it with your management vision and apply them both to cope with many business challenges.” Mr. Suwanunt Chartiudompunth, Executive Vice President Natural Gas Processing of PTT Public Company Limited, the winner of TQA 2006, says that, “Our company has made steady and significant improvements over the past years since we began the implementation of the TQA framework in our organization. Each year, we receive feedback reports which have proven to be most helpful in helping us improve on our strengths as well as, eliminate our weaknesses. These reports help us to create the ‘Cross Functional Team’ that has significantly improved the overall operation of our company.” Mr. Korsak Chairasamisak, Chief Executive Officer of Counter Service Co., Ltd. and C.P. Seven Eleven Public Company Limited, the two winners of Thailand Quality Class (TQC) honors in 2006, reveals that, “We are proud to receive TQC honors this year, second only to TQA status. We are determined to adhere to the TQA framework for even greater success. We aim to create even more product innovations, happier and more capable employees, and ultimately, to become organizations with successful and continuous improvement.” For more information or enrollment with TQA 2007, please contact Thailand Productivity Institute, Tel. 0 2619 8086, within this August, or visit www.tqa.or.th For more information, please contact: Usanee Thavornkarn Integrated Communication Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2354 3588 Email: [email protected]