Business Quote by Phil Crosby
“When you're out of quality, you're out of business.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Quality is Free by Phil Crosby, 1979
Lack of quality leads to business failure.
In simple terms: No quality, no business.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize quality control.
Themes
business
quality
survival
Mood
urgent
practical
Type
prescriptive
motivational
When to use this quote
- product design
- customer service
- operations management
Key Concepts
total quality management
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure quality?
- What trade-offs exist?
A Different Perspective
Quality can be costly; balance needed.
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