Better Quote by W. Edwards Deming
“If you don't understand how to run an efficient operation, new machinery will just give you new problems of operation and maintenance. The sure way to increase productivity is to better administrate man and machine.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Out of the Crisis by W. Edwards Deming, 1982
Effective productivity comes from mastering management of people and machines, not just adding new tools.
In simple terms: Good management, not new gear, boosts productivity.
Key Takeaway
Improve administration of resources.
Themes
productivity
management
operations
efficiency
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
operational
process-oriented
When to use this quote
- Manufacturing
- IT infrastructure
- service delivery
- process redesign
- maintenance planning
Key Concepts
Systems thinking
Continuous improvement
Human-machine interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you align technology with existing processes?
- What management practices need strengthening?
A Different Perspective
New technology can create hidden complexities if processes aren’t updated.
