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World Quality Day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of November. This year, it will be observed on November 14. The day was created to raise global awareness about the crucial role quality plays in both organizational and national growth. World Quality Day provides an excellent opportunity to engage people in discussions about quality and the value it adds to businesses.
“Quality is not what happens when what you do matches your intentions. It is what happens when what you do matches your customers expectations.” – Guaspari
World Quality Day Observance
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 14 | Thursday |
| 2025 | November 13 | Thursday |
| 2026 | November 12 | Thursday |
| 2027 | November 11 | Thursday |
| 2028 | November 9 | Thursday |
History of World Quality Day
The concept of World Quality Day was first introduced by the United Nations in 1990 to raise awareness of the crucial role that quality plays in ensuring the prosperity of nations. Quality is about making organizations perform effectively for their stakeholders-improving products, services, systems, and processes and ensuring that the entire structure is fit and efficient.
Building a reputation for quality is important for several reasons, including customer satisfaction, reputation management, meeting standards, reducing costs, and increasing profitability. Organizations can use quality measures to implement innovations and improvements in their operations. This includes:
- Process analysis and enhancement
- Problem diagnosis and development tools
- Managing continual improvement
- Specifying, developing, and designing processes, products, and services
Overall, World Quality Day provides an opportunity for organizations to celebrate their achievements and demonstrate how high-quality approaches can have a substantial impact on business success.
Other Celebrations on November 14
November 14 is also celebrated as
- Childrens Day
- Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day
- National Spicy Guacamole Day
- World Diabetes Day
- National Pickle Day
- Operating Room Nurse Day
- World Quality Day
How to Celebrate the Day
The best way to celebrate the day is by collaborating with your corporate leaders to develop a plan for improving your business’s quality. By participating in organized events, you’ll have the opportunity to work with organizations worldwide to elevate the quality of your industry. Share your thoughts on social media about the importance of World Quality Day using the hashtags #WorldQualityDay.