The document discusses Lucas-TVS, an Indian auto-components company that won the Deming Prize award. It provides details about:
1. The history and criteria of the Deming Prize award, which was established to honor Dr. William Deming and recognize top-performing Japanese companies for quality excellence.
2. Lucas-TVS's implementation of total quality management principles and consultation with quality experts to prepare for the rigorous Deming Prize examination process.
3. How winning the award led to quality stabilization, productivity and profit improvements, and higher customer satisfaction for Lucas-TVS. It also discusses the company's subsequent application for the Deming Grand Prize.
4. The key lessons that