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This study of nearly 1,900 Japanese manufacturers confirms that employee training leads to higher-quality products. The research found that not all training is equally effective; the most impactful approaches are when companies have a formal training policy and proactively select which employees receive training. This positive effect holds true for both small and large companies, showing that strategic investment in specific types of training is a key driver of product quality.

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This page is a summary of: Supportive quality management practices and organisational performance: the impact of employee training and development on product quality, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, March 2026, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ijqrm-10-2025-0376.
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