W. Edwards Deming
William Edwards Deming (October 14, 1900 – December 20, 1993) was an American business theorist, composer, economist, industrial engineer, management consultant, statistician, and writer. Educated initially as an electrical engineer and later specializing in mathematical physics, he helped develop the sampling techniques still used by the United States Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He is also known as the father of the quality movement and was hugely influential in post-WWII Japan, credited with revolutionizing Japan's industry and making it one of the most dominant economies in the world. He is best known for his theories of management.
W. Edwards Deming | |
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| Born | William Edwards Deming October 14, 1900 Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | December 20, 1993 (aged 93) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Known for | PDSA, total quality management, quality control |
| Spouses | Agnes Bell
(m. 1922; died 1930)Lola Elizabeth Shupe
(m. 1932; died 1986) |
| Children | 3 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Business administration and theory, economics, industrial engineering, music, statistics |
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