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“Eliminating what is not wanted or needed is profitable in itself.” quote by Phil Crosby
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“Eliminating what is not wanted or needed is profitable in itself.”

Phil Crosby

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.

Key Takeaway

Focus on essential, cut the excess.

Themes

efficiency profit lean management

Mood

pragmatic direct

Type

strategic analytical

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • operations
  • project planning

Key Concepts

process improvement cost reduction value stream

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is truly essential?
  • How to balance simplicity with completeness?
A Different Perspective

Over‑elimination may harm quality.

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