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):

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