2005 the Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee has determined this year's winners as follows;
The Deming Prize Award ceremony will take place at KEIDANREN KAIKAN on November 8, 2005, from 1740 to 1830, followed by the cerebration party from 1840 to 2000.

1. The Japan Quality Medal

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co., Limited (Thailand)

2. The Deming Prize for Individuals

Mr. Hajime Sasaki, Chairman of the Board, NEC Corporation (Japan)

3. The Deming Application Prize (alphabetical order)

(1)Hosei Brake Industry Co., Limited(Japan)
(2)Krishna Maruti Limited, Seat Division(India)
(3)Rane Engine Valves Limited(India)
(4)Rane TRW Steering Systems Limited, Steering Gear Division(India)

4. The Nikkei QC Literature Prize (Available in Japanese only)

(1)[Innovation towards Medical Quality Improvement] Dr. Shuhei Iida, MD, PhD, Mr. Makoto Tamura, Mr. Kazushige Maruki, JUSE Press Limited
(2)[Design of Experiments –Methodology-] Dr. Shu Yamada, JUSE Press Limited
(3)[Principles of Prevention Beforehand and its System] Dr. Kazuyuki Suzuki, JUSE Press Limited