Juran: A Lifetime of Influence: John Butman
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Legendary quality-control pioneer Joseph Juran cooperated with business writer John Butman, who capably traces the evolution of Juran’s thought in the context of his life. Born in 1904 in Romania, Juran emigrated to America, where he published such influential books as Quality Control Management (1951) and virtually invented the profession of "outside expert." The author outlines Juran’s key ideas (notably the sequences for achieving "breakthrough" and "control") and paints an engaging picture of a workaholic with a dry sense of humor, more interested in helping his clients help themselves than in getting public credit.
From Library Journal
In 1947, “Made in Japan” suggested cheap trinkets. Today, Americans feel exactly the opposite about this phrase, owing in no small part to its influence in the work of Joseph M. Juran. Born in 1904, Juran has an extraordinary intensity, and his prescience about quality has established worldwide respect for his consulting, teaching, and especially writing. Butman, coauthor of the PBS special An Immigrant’s Life, based on Juran’s life, depends heavily on Juran’s extensive personal involvement in this first, only, and uncritical authorized biography. Butman describes numerous details of Juran’s life, from his early years of dire poverty in Romania, the family’s trek to Minnesota, his academic proficiency and expertise in chess, and his early career with Western Electric. Juran’s abundant works are considered fundamental references for anyone interested in better understanding how best to integrate principles of quality into an organization. Although a little more perspective would have been welcome, Juran is important enough to make this work essential for all academic libraries.?Dale F. Farris, Groves, Tex.
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