Joseph A. DeFeo is CEO of Juran, An Attain Partners Company.
Joe is an advisor and respected authority in quality management and operational excellence. As the successor to Dr. Joseph M Juran, founder of Juran Institute, and CEO of Juran, he has spearheaded initiatives that have redefined the landscape of quality, setting new standards for excellence and efficiency.
As the author of the Juran Quality Handbook, now in its 70th year in print, Joe is a sought-after speaker. He's dedicated to advancing quality management through thought leadership and collaboration with industry peers and academia.
Leaders prioritize efficiency and productivity over quality management, compromising long-term standards, evident in the widespread adoption of operational excellence programs like Lean and Six Sigma.
Government contractors, national and state defense agencies, military medical systems and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been using performance improvement techniques such as Total Quality Management, Six Sigma and lean for more than a decade. Most government agencies and contractors are faced with finding ways to reduce costs and save taxpayers money while ensuring the United States and its allies remain safe and healthy.
