Columbia University Deming Center for Quality, Productivity, and Competitiveness Employee Directory
Higher EducationNew York, United States10001+ Employees
The Deming Center is a unit within Columbia University in New York that advances quality, productivity, and competitiveness through applied research, best-practices dissemination, and professional development in operations management and strategy. Its mission rests on three pillars: creating curriculum materials for Columbia and other schools, engaging senior executives through forums and executive education, and performing applied research to expand knowledge in operations management and strategy. Its primary audience includes students and academic partners developing curricula, senior leaders seeking exposure to operations management insights, and companies pursuing operational excellence through partnerships. By fostering collaborations with industry, the center situates itself at the convergence of higher education and practice, contributing to both education and practical knowledge in its field. Based in New York, the center is part of Columbia University, a major research university.