The Nikkei QC Literature Prize
What is the Nikkei QC Literature Prize?
In 1954, the Nippon Keizai Shimbun (Japan Economic Journal) Company established the Nikkei QC Literature Prize. It awards excellent literature on the study of TQM or statistical methods used for TQM (including literature involving software) that are recognized to contribute to the progress and development of quality control/management.
The Deming Prize Committee examines the candidates for the Prize and awards them annually as part of the Deming Prize event.
Eligibility for the Prize
The Nikkei QC Literature Prize is given to the author(s) of the literature as follows:
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- Literature written in Japanese, or by the author whose main scope of activity is Japan on the study of TQM or statistical methods used for TQM (including literature involving software) that is recognized to contribute to the progress and development of quality control/management
- 2)
- As a rule, the literature eligible for examination is one, which was published between July 1st of the previous year through June 30th of the awarding year.
| Note) | The literature involving software is one, which was published during the past three years and is excellent in wide-application, effectiveness, uniqueness and availability. |
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| Note) | Translated literature is not applicable. |
| Note) | Please be informed that we do not accept nominations from publisher related parties. |
How to recommend or apply for the Nikkei QC Literature Prize : Due date July 31st
There is no difference in the examination process regardless if the candidates have been recommended by others or self-applied.
The recommendation/application form must be completed and submitted.
The recommendation/application deadline is July 31st.
*When the due date for an application or submission falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it will be extended to the following Monday. This rule applies to all of the other submittal due dates.
*Original copy of the recommendation/application form and the literature for the prize must be received by the secretariat no later than the specified due date.
Examination
There is no difference in the examination process regardless if the candidates have been recommended by others or self-applied.
The Nikkei QC Literature Prize Selection Committee examines and selects the candidates for the Prize and reports to the Deming Prize Committee.
Determination of the winners : Mid-October
According to the report by the Committee, the Deming Prize Committee determines the winners of the Prize and notifies them.
Public announcement of the winners : Mid-October
After the Prize winners have been determined by the Deming Prize Committee as mentioned above, the winners are announced in the following publications and the reasons for receiving the Prize is stated:
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- "Quality Management" (web magazine published by JUSE)
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- "JUSE News" (JUSE Newsletter)
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- JUSE Home Page
The winners are also reported in newspapers.
Award ceremony : Mid-November
The winners receive the Certificate of Merit and supplemental prize money from Nippon Keizai Shimbun.
