“A bad system will beat a good person every time.” Does that quote ring a bell? How about: “It is not enough to do your best; you must know what to do, and then do your best” or “Without data, you're ...
CHEYENNE -- W. Edwards Deming was a quality control guru who revolutionized the Japanese auto industry after World War II and later used his same management model for the U.S. auto industry. He was ...
As the last few months have progressed and my relationship with Chuck Holland has grown, we have enjoyed exchanging experiences at the Y-12 plant over the years. I well remember Chuck in staff ...
The Social Security Administration Office of Appellate Operations (OAO), for revitalizing its new hire analyst training program in the Human Capital category; The U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center ...
Are your continuous improvement efforts truly continuous, or are they more frequently the “one-and-done” variety until a crisis demands a leap to fire-fighting mode? Are they focused only on the ...
W. Edwards Deming’s 14 principles transformed manufacturing by emphasizing quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. His ideas weren’t just about improving production lines—they were about ...