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Kaoru Ishikawa

(1915–1989) Chemist

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Kaoru Ishikawa was a chemist, best known for Guide to quality control.

Quick Facts About Kaoru Ishikawa

Born
July 13, 1915
Died
April 16, 1989
Profession
Chemist
Notable works
Guide to quality control

About Kaoru Ishikawa

Kaoru Ishikawa was a Japanese organizational theorist and a professor in the engineering faculty at the University of Tokyo who was noted for his quality management innovations. He is considered a key figure in the development of quality initiatives in Japan, particularly the quality circle. He is best known outside Japan for the Ishikawa or cause and effect diagram, often used in the analysis of industrial processes.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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