Quotes by W. Edwards Deming

W. Edwards Deming, born on October 14, 1900, in Sioux City, Iowa, was a pioneering statistician and management consultant whose principles revolutionized the quality movement in post-war Japan and beyond. Best known for his 14 Points for Management and the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle, Deming's methodologies emphasized the importance of quality control and continuous improvement in business practices. His legacy endures in the world of quality management and organizational effectiveness, influencing industries globally and earning him recognition as a key figure in the development of modern management theory.

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"Profit in business comes from repeat customers, customers that boast about your project or service, and that bring friends with them."

W. Edwards Deming

"A bad system will beat a good person every time."

W. Edwards Deming

"We are here to make another world."

W. Edwards Deming

"Lack of knowledge... that is the problem."

W. Edwards Deming

"Learning is not compulsory... neither is survival."

W. Edwards Deming

"Quality is everyone's responsibility."

W. Edwards Deming

"Quality is pride of workmanship."

W. Edwards Deming

"It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory."

W. Edwards Deming

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