Jerry's
W. E. Deming Bookstore
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This is a specific list of books by and about the late William
Edwards Deming and his methods, including new applications in education.
A few comments are included, please drop
me a note with your own recommendations and comments! Some highly
recommended books are shown in bold.
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Books by W.E. Deming...
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Some
Theory of Sampling ~ Ships in 2-3 days
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William E. Deming / Paperback / Published 1984
Amazon Price: $13.56 ~ You Save: $3.39 (20%)
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The
New Economics for Industry, Government, Education ~ A classic that
belongs on every bookshelf! This is Deming's introduction of the System
of Profound Knowledge (SOPK). This 2nd edition includes some last changes
(mostly to Chapter 4) plus an appendix on supplier relationships from his
Four Day Seminars.
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W. Edwards Deming / Paperback / 2nd edition, published 1994
Amazon Price: $19.50
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Out
of the Crisis ~ The foundation for much of Deming's structure.
This introduces his 14 Points for Management, and is refered to many times
in The New Ecomonics and books by other authors.
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W. Edwards Deming / Hardcover / Published 1986
Amazon Price: $29.50
Books about Deming and his methods...
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The
Leader's Handbook : Making Things Happen, Getting Things Done -
"Leadership in the New Century". This is a systems approach to new
management competencies, referencing and elaborating on Deming, Herzberg,
Kohn, and others. Based on the first two chapters (which Scholtes presented
at a Seattle Area Deming Users Group dinner in May 1997), this book is
a "must read".~ Usually ships in 24 hours
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Peter Scholtes / Paperback / Published 1998
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Our Price: $23.96 ~ You Save: $5.99
(20%)
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The
World of W. Edwards Deming ~ By his secretary of 39 years. A closer
look at Deming's life, and includes a list of his many publications.
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Cecelia S. Kilian / Hardcover / Published 1992
Our Price: $28.00 (Special Order)
Other Deming resources...
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Deming Electronic Network.
W.E. Deming discussion group, hosted by Clemson University. One can
"subscribe" and monitor daily discussion via e-mail. This is a great resource,
but the mail volume is large (if your e-mail software won't filter incoming
messages, update to Eudora 3.01
first!).
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The SPC press virtual
bookstore. Statistical Process Controls, Inc. was started
by Dr. Donald J. Wheeler to provide training seminars and consulting in
statistical process control. SPC Press, Inc. publishes and sells
books on statistical process control, quality management, and related subjects.
Training aids such as videotapes and specialized equipment are also available.
[Prices vary from Amazon's, finding the best deal is left as an exercise
for the reader...]
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More videos. These are available from the King
County Library system, or for sale through the Deming
Video Library web site from CC-M productions.
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The Deming Library, Volumes 1 - 20. Narrated by Loyd Dobbins, produced
by Clare Crawford-Mason. This series had the approval and cooperation of
Dr. Deming, each tape is about 30 minutes.
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Quality or Else, Volumes 1-3. Narrated by Lloyd Dobbins.
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Understanding Systems, Volumes 1-4. Dr. Russell Ackoff on the Systems
View and Designing Problems Out.
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