Dr. Deming: The American Who Taught the Japanese About Quality

This is a great book that explores the theories and history behind some of the major business/manufacturing practices used today. It illuminates the key mistakes of the US auto industry, chronicles the rise of Japanese dominance in electronics manufacturing, and provides clear direction for the business leaders of today. In short, Quality is everything. Great read, highly recommended.

This book seems geared more towards managers not currently implementing a Deming style approach - almost trying to convince one why the Deming style is better.

The bulk of the book seems to stress Deming's 14 points. The author touches on (well, more than touching but less than 'in depth') profound knowledge. He also talks about current management styles and how that is dangerous to a company and its customers and employees' well being (management by objectives, bonuses *ouch*, things you see a lot etc). While reading some of those, you might think, "OH, I've definitely seen this at MY workplace."

This book does not go deep into Deming, the man (though you might get some major plot points of his life). If you are looking for the statistical aspects or deeper how-tos, this book is probably not the best option for you either. I take that back, his how-to implement a Deming style system in your work place consisted of the following: hire a consultant. Sometimes, the material within the chapters seems repetitive.

I find Deming and his concepts well deserving of 5 stars, but this book is closer to a 3.5.

This is a great book on the principles of Deming.

It contains much of the same information as Out of Crisis, but is more readable (though less detailed).

This book (and Deming) changed the way I looked at quality.

This book is a very good introduction to Deming's teachings. It is filled will examples to drive points home.

I bought two of them and gave them to business associates.

This should be required reading for anyone in a leadership position. Dr. Deming is the "father" of the Japanese business revolution that took place after WWII.

Timothy Kendrick Author-PTSD: Pathways Through the Secret Door