Discovery of Deming: The Claims and Practices of the Most Legendary Business Management Master

Author: Zhao Taogao Lin
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: He had an immeasurable impact on both Japan and the United States. Although he faced repeated rejection in his homeland, he was a particularly patriotic American. — Peter Drucker
His noble character deeply moved everyone who learned from him or knew him. This attitude still remains etched in the minds of all involved, and it is the reason why we once admired him and continue to do so now. — Koichiro Yonemoto
The Japanese people attribute the rebirth of the Japanese industry, as well as the global success of Japanese radios, parts, transistors, cameras, binoculars, sewing machines, and more, to the actions of Dr. Deming. — Recipient of the Second Class Order of the Sacred Treasure
Not a single day goes by without me thinking of the significance of Dr. Deming to Toyota. Deming is the core of our management. Japan owes him a great deal! — Kiichiro Toyoda
The United States needs a shock therapy like Deming. Thanks to Deming, CEOs in the U.S. now truly understand the importance of processes. — John Whitney
Deming introduced a series of statistical methods into the American industry to detect and improve various production models, laying the foundation for Six Sigma management. — Ford Motor Engineer
The U.S. economy in 1980 was on the brink of collapse—American products were struggling in international markets while being overwhelmed by Japanese products in domestic markets. "Made in Japan" became synonymous with high quality at low prices. How to survive and what caused the disaster became a source of anxiety for the U.S. government and people. The documentary "Japan: Why Can’t We?"—which compiles a wealth of firsthand data from Japanese companies—first presents a shocking answer: Behind the "Japanese economic miracle" that humiliated American products stood an American—Deming.