Deming Institute

JUNE 11, 2018

The bulk of Muller’s research is devoted to case studies in colleges, elementary schools, health care systems, policing, the military, business, finance, philanthropy and foreign aid. Deming cared most about how measurement was appropriately used to better understand and improve the overall system.

Metrics 31

Metrics Deming Scientific Management Proposal 31

Harvard Business Review

MAY 26, 2016

Traditional mass manufacturing is based on principles of “Scientific Management” that date back to the 19th century. While the production system requires more worker skill and effort, employers have incentives to retain these valuable workers through improved working conditions.

Lean Manufacturing 9

Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Apparel Compliance 9

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2012

The recent boom in auto-analytics, or "self-tracking," or "self quantification" has been playing out mostly as a consumer trend — as something we do during our leisure time to become more deliberate about personal fitness, finances, or diet. Management science has its roots in experimentation and productivity improvement.

Organization 12

Organization Self-aware Taylorism Taylor 12