Deming’s system of profound knowledge: 14 points for system improvement

Another from Deming while I’m on the theme. Not much needs to be said – I think it does a lot of talking itself. Deming promoted: ·        Ceasing the dependence of trying to inspect-in quality ·        Aim for continuous learning, testing and improvement (e.g. plan, do, STUDY, act) ·        He was critical of zero defect approaches, arguing them… Continue reading Deming’s system of profound knowledge: 14 points for system improvement

On Some Statistical Aids Toward Economic Production

A banger from Deming in 1975, talking about applying statistical control to manufacturing and production variability. He says that much of this paper is based on “principles taught in Japan since 1950”. Don’t let the topic fool you – you’ll find a lot of similarities and overlaps with principles of HF/E, work design, New View… Continue reading On Some Statistical Aids Toward Economic Production