Deming Cycle
The Deming Cycle is a repetitive four-step management method that includes Plan, Do, Check and Act. It is used for controlling and increasing improvement of a business’ functioning. Deming cycle was popularized by an American engineer, statistician and management consultant Dr. W. Edwards Deming. He is considered as the father of modern quality control (QC). The following are the elements of Deming Cycle: • Plan – To plan ahead for changes, analyze and predict the concerned results. • Do – To execute the plan and take steps to control the circumstances. • Check – To check and study the results. • Act – To take actions to standardize and improve the process. The benefits of Deming cycle are plenty. It benefits a business in problem-solving process, project management, constant development, process trials and daily routine management within the firm. It is widely used in product li...