ZED (Zero Effect Zero Defect) is the improvement methodology in plant operations, initiated by MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSME) and QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI).
VISION
To enable the advancement of Indian industry to a position of eminence in the global marketplace and leverage India’s emergence as the world’s supplier through the ‘Made in India’ mark.
MISSION
To develop and implement a ‘ZED’ culture in India based on the principles of:
Zero Defect (focus on customer)
- Zero non-conformance/non-compliance
- Zero waste
Zero Effect (focus on society)
- Zero air pollution/liquid discharge (ZLD)/solid waste
- Zero wastage of natural resources.
The detailed information about participation in ZED scheme is provided in https://www.zed.org.in.