The Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) has announced the 2018 Deming Prize winners.
Nine companies were awarded the Deming Prize this year (last year 2 companies received the award):
- Aiphone Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Indus Towers Limited (India)
- OTICS Corporation (Japan)
- Ocean’s King Lighting Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
- PT Komatsu Indonesia (Indonesia)
- JSW Steel Limited, Vijayanagar Works (India)
- Sundram Fasteners Limited (India)
- Toyota Housing Corporation (Japan)
- Rane NSK Steering Systems Private Limited (India)
Since 2000 organizations based in India have received the most Deming Prizes; Japan is second, and Thailand is third.
Distribution of winning organizations since 2000 (including prizes for 2018)
- India – 28
- Japan – 19
- Thailand – 12
- China – 3
- USA – 2
- Indonesia – 1
- Singapore – 1
- Taiwan – 1
2018 Deming Grand Prize
- Cataler Corporation (Japan)
2018 Deming Prize for Individuals
- Mr. Kunihiko Ohnuma, Board Director(Chairman), Hitachi Automotive Systems
Related: 2016 Deming Prize Winners – 2015 Deming Prize Winners – Speech by Dr. Deming to Japanese Business Leaders in 1950