http://qualitymanagementsystem.com/total-quality-management/how-to-create-a-quality-management-plan/ In today’s competitive global marketplace, a company’s quality management plan can help identify gaps in customer expectations, determine where corrective action is necessary and provide a system for continuous improvement. While some departments, such as operations or production may have strict controls and inspections, others may operate “on the fly” without any documented procedures or work instructions. An integrated total management system brings all departments under the same total quality management (TQM) umbrella.