Joseph Juran was a prominent American engineer and management consultant, best known for his contributions to quality management. Born on December 24, 1904, he played a significant role in developing quality control principles and practices, emphasizing the importance of quality in business processes. His work laid the foundation for modern quality management systems. Juran is often associated with the Juran Trilogy, which consists of quality planning, quality control, and quality improvement. He also contributed to the development of the Total Quality Management (TQM) approach, influencing organizations worldwide to prioritize quality in their operations and products.