Dr. W. Edwards Deming
A Global Legacy: The History and Impact of Deming’s Red Bead Experiment
Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s Red Bead Experiment is one of the most powerful teaching tools in the field of quality management and continuous improvement. Its impact spans decades and continents, from factory floors in post-war Japan to modern American boardrooms and online platforms like BeadExperiment.com. How did this seemingly simple exercise become an enduring symbol of the systemic nature of quality—and why does it continue to influence organizational thinking today?