Quality Progress, March 1994
Gone But Never Forgotten
by Brad Stratton, editor
From humble origins, W. Edwards Deming became a preeminent voice in the world quality movement.
W. Edwards Deming died Dec. 20, 1993 at his Washington, D.C. home. He was 93.
Deming might become the best-remembered figure of the 20th century associated with quality, even though he thought the chances of that were remote. According to the Associated Press, Deming once was asked how he would like to be remembered in the United States. “I probably won’t even be remembered,” he said. After a pause, he added, “Well, maybe…as someone who spent his life trying to keep America from committing suicide.”
From humble beginnings, Deming became known worldwide. In addition to his teaching on statistical subjects, he was a harsh critic of corporate management practices-especially those in the United States.
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