One of Demings ‘Seven Deadly Diseases’ is ‘The Emphasis on Short-Term Profits’ and therefore on short term thinking. Despite the lessons of the recession, so much of corporate thinking is still driven by the short term view.
Most industries have seen massive productivity gains since the ’50s—except home building. But if we took Deming's teachings to heart, things might be different
For years, a growing number of Americans have been renting out their homes to make extra money. Now, lawmakers across the country are trying to curb, if not end the disruptive impact of the short-term rental.
Wise words from quality and efficiency expert Dr. W. Edwards Deming abound. Here’s a look at a dozen of the best of Deming's ideas that home builders can learn from