Hitoshi Kume is a distinguished Japanese expert in Total Total Quality Management(TQM) and a leading figure in quality improvement methodologies. As a professor at the University of Tokyo, he has educated countless students and professionals in the principles of quality management. Kume is renowned for his development of the Kume Method, a statistical approach to problem-solving and process improvement that has been widely adopted by industries globally. He has consulted with major corporations, helping them to implement robust Total Quality Management systems. Kume’s contributions have earned him numerous awards and recognition in the field of quality management. His work continues to influence and shape best practices in TQM worldwide