Deming and Statistics

In God we trust. All others must bring data. — W. Edwards Deming

Deming revolutionized quality management with his emphasis on data-driven decision-making. His 1950s lectures on Statistical Product Quality Administration in Japan were instrumental in Japan’s post-war economic growth, helping it become the world’s second-largest economy. Deming was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan. The Deming Prize, created by the Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers, honors contributions to Total Quality Management.