Monitoring statistically representative production samples to determine and improve product quality by locating defect sources.
A management philosophy developed by W. Edwards Deming, focusing on continuous quality improvement through organization-wide cooperation and continuous employee training.
Consulting statistician and management expert (1900--1993), best known for his work on statistical quality control in Japan. The Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers awards its annual Deming Prize to a statistician for contributions to statistical theory. The Deming Application Prize is awarded to a company for improved use of statistical theory in organization, consumer research, design of product, and production. Deming's System of Profound Knowledge is the basis for his 14 Points for Management.
