W. Edwards Deming

Thoughts & Quotes for Future Consideration.

"He who would run his company on visible figures alone will in time have neither company nor figures."

W. Edwards Deming, 1900 - 1993

There is a great quote in the 'Four Days with Dr. Deming' book. 
Paraphrased it says,

"To stay in business, don't focus on the numbers."

See also ...

The Deming System of Profound Knowledge
http://www.deming.org/theman/teachings.html
http://www.deming.org/theman/teachings02.html