BenT,

re: "As for quality -- Duran? You mean Duran Duran is having a re-union
concert in Japan?"

Uh, no ... J.M Duran.  Here's a quote from a review of a book some may find
interesting (KAIZEN (Ky'zen): The Key to Japan's Competitive Success"

"This book, and the KAIZEN process itself, relies on concepts (such as the
Deming Cycle, Statistical Process Control, and the Seven Steps in Problem
Solving) developed by Deming, J.M. Duran, and other Western professionals."

//Jack