Articles Tagged with ''Deming''

Quality professionals should recognize the chaotic climate as an opportunity to demonstrate the impact quality can have.

In laboratories, manufacturing plants, hospitals, testing facilities, and certification bodies around the world, quality systems are quietly losing their soul. 

Lou Ann Lathrop is an ASQ fellow, ASQ board of directors’ treasurer for 2025, and past chair of ASQ Automotive Division. She also recently wrote an article for Quality about Dr. Deming's teachings.

I was giving a presentation on my journey in quality and the automotive industry to a university class that was studying quality methods the other day. 

Kelly Allan of Kelly Allan Associates, a member of the board of trustees of the nonprofit The W. Edwards Deming Institute, talks to Quality about Deming and quality.

Michelle Bangert talks with Bill Soller, President and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt of the Corporate Advantage Network. He's also a Senior Facilitator for the Deming Institute.

At a sustainability conference, a small furniture manufacturer stood out by showcasing real results from applying lean principles, such as reduced scrap and energy savings. Unlike others, this manufacturer integrated sustainability into its core operations rather than treating it as a separate program.

Metrology significantly impacts our daily lives, and without it, many would argue that societal advancement would not be possible. Accurately building anything requires accurate measurements.

Rebecca H. Mott's article highlights how W. Edwards Deming's 14 principles can drive organizational success in today's fast-paced business environment. It connects Deming’s insights to the American Society for Quality’s Innovation Body of Knowledge, emphasizing strategic focus, leadership, and effective processes for sustainable innovation.

W. Edwards Deming, who highlights the negative impact of outdated management practices, is an optimist—an important perspective in today's divided America. His insights provide hope, as showcased at the 2024 Deming Leadership Seminar in Columbus, Ohio, organized by The W. Edwards Deming Institute.