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William Edwards Deming (October 14, 1900 – December 20, 1993) was an American business theorist, composer, economist, industrial engineer, management consultant, statistician, and writer.
- Create constancy of purpose for improving products and services.
- Adopt the new philosophy.
- Cease dependence on inspection to achieve quality.
- End the practice of awarding business on price alone; instead, minimize total cost by working with a single supplier.
Learn about the 14 key principles for management that Dr. W. Edwards Deming proposed to improve the effectiveness of a business or organization. The web page explains each point, provides a PDF download, and links to DemingNEXT online learning platform.
Learn about the Deming System of Profound Knowledge, the 14 Points for Management, the PDSA Cycle, and other concepts developed by Dr. W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of quality management. Explore the blog, events, and programs offered by the institute to apply Deming thinking in your organization.
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Oct 25, 1999 · Learn about Dr. W. Edwards Deming, the American scholar and consultant who transformed Japanese industry and inspired the quality movement worldwide. Explore his life, work, books, and legacy on the Deming Institute website.
W. Edwards Deming was an American statistician, educator, and consultant whose advocacy of quality-control methods in industrial production aided Japan’s economic recovery after World War II and spurred the subsequent global success of many Japanese firms in the late 20th century.
W. Edwards Deming was an advisor, consultant, author, and teacher to some of the most influential businessmen, corporations, and scientific pioneers of business process reengineering.
