Engineered Quote by J. R. D. Tata
“Quality is first engineered; only then it is inspected”
About This Quote
Source Book: Tata Group Corporate Philosophy, 1970
Quality must be built into a product from the start, not added later through inspection.
In simple terms: Build quality first, then check.
Key Takeaway
Design for quality from the outset.
Themes
quality
engineering
process
excellence
Mood
determined
professional
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- product development
- manufacturing
- software design
- service delivery
Key Concepts
Total Quality Management
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embed quality checks into early design stages?
- What processes ensure quality before inspection?
A Different Perspective
If inspection is the only focus, underlying design flaws may persist.
