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# Genichi Taguchi

(1924–2012)   Engineer

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Genichi Taguchi was an engineer.

## Quick Facts About Genichi Taguchi

Born January 1, 1924

Died June 2, 2012

Profession Engineer

## About Genichi Taguchi

Japanese engineer and statistician... \| Genichi Taguchi was a Japanese engineer and statistician. From the 1950s on, Taguchi developed a methodology for applying statistics to improve the quality of manufactured goods. Taguchi methods have been controversial among some conventional Western statisticians, but others have accepted many of

##  Quotes by Genichi Taguchi

> [Cost is more important than quality but quality is the best way to reduce cost.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/genichi-taguchi/cost-is-more-important-than-quality-but-quality-is-the-best-way-to/)

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> [A scientific or technical study always consists of the following three steps: 1. One decides the objective. 2. One considers the method.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/genichi-taguchi/a-scientific-or-technical-study-always-consists-of-the-following/)

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