The Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) (Japanese: 日本科学技術連盟), was established in May 1946 by the Science and Technology Agency (now known as the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) of the Government of Japan "To cope with the rapid advancement of society".

[3] JUSE brought leaders and experts from all of Japan’s major industries together to share the best practices.

[3] Under the patronage of the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, the JUSE invited W. Edwards Deming, an American engineer and statistician to lecture them on the use of statistical quality control.

[2] The following year the JUSE established the Deming Prize, which was originally awarded to individuals who had contributed to the theory and application of quality control and to corporations which had obtained outstanding results in the application of quality control.

[3] The objective of the JUSE is to Promote systematic studies needed for the advancement of science and technology, whereupon to contribute to the development of culture and industry.