Optimize Quote by W. Edwards Deming
“To optimize the whole, we must sub-optimize the parts”
About This Quote
Source Book: Out of the Crisis, W. Edwards Deming, 1982
Improving a system requires first improving its individual components.
In simple terms: Fix parts to improve the whole.
Key Takeaway
Focus on component quality.
Themes
quality
systems
continuous improvement
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
business
technical
When to use this quote
- manufacturing
- software development
- healthcare
- education
Key Concepts
systems theory
process optimization
Questions to Reflect On
- Which part of your process needs immediate attention?
- How do you balance part and whole?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting interdependencies can cause new problems.
