W. Edwards Deming (1900–1993) was an American statistician and management consultant, widely revered as the “Father of Quality Management.” He gained global authority by revolutionizing Japanese manufacturing after World War II, transforming their industry into a world leader through statistical process control and his “14 Points for Management.” His seminal work, “Out of the Crisis,” introduced systemic changes to quality and productivity that remain fundamental to modern business excellence and lean philosophies.
