He is best known for being an advocate of operational excellence (quality control, process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma) and is an author of several books,[1][2] hundreds of articles and papers on those topics.
He next became a Quality Engineering Technician in 1971 at Lozier Corporation in Omaha, a leading manufacturer of store fixtures for supermarkets and retailers.
In 1975, Pyzdek worked for Valmont Industries, a manufacturer of central pivot irrigation systems, light poles and high-power transmission towers.
The experience with TQS helped Pyzdek establish connections with people who were using groundbreaking quality methods to achieve world-class results.
He delved into self-employment in late 1983 by creating his own company, Applied Concepts, Inc. American firms, especially in the automotive industry, were under tremendous pressure from Japanese competitors.
The documentary explained how Dr. W. Edwards Deming had taught post-WWII Japanese leaders how to use quality to help them make their organizations more competitive.
Besides Ford suppliers, Pyzdek provided consulting and training for hundreds of clients of all sizes in virtually every major business segment.
In 1988, Pyzdek attended a ceremony at The White House and was on the Board of Examiners where President Ronald Reagan presented the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award to Bob Galvin,[4] CEO of Motorola.
[5] Through his extensive career, Pyzdek has provided Lean and Six Sigma consulting to major clients in a broad spectrum of industries.