Since
1936
Company History
Coining Office Automation acronym
1936 - 1969
1970 - 1984
1985 - 1999
2000 - 2009
2010 - Present
Nov. 1975
Ricoh becomes the first recipient of the
Deming Prize in the office automation industry
In November 1971, Ricoh introduced a total quality control
(TQC) campaign, aiming to build a recession-proof robust corporate structure. We began to conduct various TQC
activities throughout the company to improve its management systems, setting as the goal the winning of the
Deming Prize, the world's top quality control award. As a result of consistent efforts over the ensuing 46 months, on
November 17, 1975, Ricoh became the first office machine manufacturer to receive the Deming Prize.
This recognition served to verify our successful structural reform directed at growth in the coming era.
Deming Medal
Ricoh President Mikio Tatebayashi shaking hands with Dr. Deming at the award ceremony at Keidanren Kaikan on November 17, 1975
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