Eliminating Quote by Phil Crosby
“Eliminating what is not wanted or needed is profitable in itself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Quality Management, 1979
Removing unnecessary elements directly creates profit, highlighting the value of lean practices.
In simple terms: Eliminating waste is profitable.
Focus on essential, cut the excess.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- operations
- project planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What is truly essential?
- How to balance simplicity with completeness?
Over‑elimination may harm quality.