Deming Cup

The Deming Cup for Operational Excellence

We are proud to announce that Beth Ford, President and CEO of Land O'Lakes, Inc., and Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture, are the 2024 recipients of the Deming Cup. Awarded annually since 2010, the Deming Cup for Operational Excellence honors leaders for outstanding merit in operations and for fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations. 

Through this award, the Center not only recognizes exemplary leaders for creating successful organizations by following W. Edwards Deming’s philosophy and principles, but also facilitates opportunities for their ongoing engagement with Columbia Business School’s academic community. 

The 2024 Deming Cup will be honored through two in-person events taking place at the Columbia Business School campus in the Spring celebrating each winner. The Deming Center will celebrate Beth Ford on April 3rd, 2025 and Julie Sweet on May 1st, 2025. Both events will be limited to Columbia University community members and special guests, and prior registration is required. To join us in celebrating Beth Ford on April 3rd, please register here; to join us in celebrating Julie Sweet on May 1st, please register here. 

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