Mission
The Deming Center sponsors applied research, disseminates best practices, supports focused education and professional development, and fosters partnerships with companies in the area of operational excellence.
Objectives
The Deming Center pursues a three-pronged approach in its mission:
- Train a new generation of managers by developing curriculum materials on operations management and strategy for use at Columbia Business School and other universities
- Reach senior executives through forums, executive education, and publications
- Conduct applied research that will produce new knowledge related to the field of operations management
2024 Deming Center Annual Report
The Deming Center is delighted to share this past year's highlights in the 2024 annual report linked below. We look forward to another year of achievement in 2025.