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If you don't understand how to run an efficient operation, new machinery will just give you new problems of operation and maintenance. The sure way to increase productivity is to better administrate man and machine.

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This quote by W. Edwards Deming emphasizes the importance of understanding how to run an efficient operation. Simply investing in new machinery without proper knowledge can lead to additional problems in operation and maintenance. The key to increasing productivity lies in effectively managing both human resources and machines.
Quote by W. Edwards Deming
Scientist, American
W. Edwards Deming was an American scientist and statistician who revolutionized the concept of quality management.
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