Sdi Qualification Using Tqm Concept

By analysis of performed spatial data infrastructures (SDIs) in developed countries, it is believed that one of the most important problems which obstacles the implementation of SDI’s objectives, is the lack of enough harmony in different parts. The solution given in management systems for more adaptability is using total quality management (TQM). In this paper, we compare SDI and TQM from advantages, objectives and fundamental concepts. It is observed that the foundations of the two concepts seem similar. Indeed SDI can be considered as a spatial TQM. In the other words, by implementation of TQM in spatial data, SDI can be achieved. The concentration of TQM on evolution elements is its most important difference and advantage compared with SDI. It is to say that SDI emphasizes on permanent evolution of spatial processes, on the other hand in TQM, these solutions are given.It can be concluded that by applying TQM principles in SDI development processes, the problem of inadaptability in different sections of SDI, which is known as the main obstacle in its development can be mostly solved. This paper highlights the fundamental similarities and dissimilarities of SDI and TQM concepts and provides solutions to develop means of establishment of qualified SDIs through TQM principles.