Control of Quality – Deming’s 14 points
W. Edwards Deming proposed the following 14 points as the basis for quality:

  1. Consistency of purpose.

  2. Refuse to allow commonly accepted levels of delay for mistakes, defective material, defective workmanship.

  3. Cease dependence upon mass inspection.

  4. Reduce the number of suppliers. Buy on statistical evidence, not price.

  5. Search continually for problems in the system and seek improvements.

  6. Institute on the job training.

  7. Adopt and institute leadership aimed at helping people to do a better job.

  8. Eliminate fear, encourage two-way communication.
  1. Break down barriers between departments.

  2. Encourage problem solving through teamwork.

  3. Eliminate the use of numerical goals, slogans, poster for the workforce.

  4. Eliminate arbitrary numerical targets.

  5. Remove barriers to pride of workmanship.

  6. Institute a vigorous program of education and training to keep people abreast of new developments in materials, methods, and technologies.

  7. Clearly define top management’s permanent commitment to quality and productivity.
  W. Edwards Deming,
Out of the Crisis