W. Edwards Deming
W. Edwards Deming was born on October 14, 1900, in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. He was an American statistician and management consultant who revolutionized quality management and leadership philosophy. His “Deming Method” or Total Quality Management (TQM) transformed businesses worldwide, focusing on continuous improvement, customer orientation, and teamwork. He played a pivotal role in Japan’s economic recovery after WWII and remains a significant figure in the field of quality management and organizational excellence.