Genichi Taguchi

Genichi Taguchi
田口 玄一
Born(1924-01-01)January 1, 1924
Tokamachi, Japan
DiedJune 2, 2012(2012-06-02) (aged 88)
Japan
CitizenshipJapan
Alma materKiryu Technical College
Known forTaguchi methods
AwardsIndigo Ribbon, Shewhart Medal
Automotive Hall of Fame
Scientific career
Fieldsengineering, statistics
InstitutionsAoyama Gakuin University

Genichi Taguchi (田口 玄一, Taguchi Gen'ichi, January 1, 1924 – June 2, 2012) was an engineer and statistician.[1] From the 1950s on, Taguchi developed a methodology for applying statistics to improve the quality of manufactured goods. Taguchi methods have been controversial among some conventional Western statisticians,[2][3] but others have accepted many of the concepts introduced by him as valid extensions to the body of knowledge.

  1. ^ "ASI Mourns the Loss of Dr. Genichi Taguchi". Asiusa.com. 2012-03-28. Archived from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  2. ^ Wadsworth, Harrison M. (1997). Handbook of statistical methods for engineers and scientists (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Professional.
  3. ^ Smith, Gerald F. (1998). Quality problem solving. American Society for Quality. pp. 250?251.