John R. Grout
| John R. Grout | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 August 1959 |
| Education |
B.S. (1984) Ph.D. (1990) |
| Alma mater |
Brigham Young University Pennsylvania State University |
| Occupation | Dean of the Campbell School of Business at Berry College |
| Spouse(s) | Susan |
| Children | 4 |
John R. Grout is an American educator who serves as Dean of the Campbell School of Business at Berry College. He received a B.S. from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management in 1984, receiving the Operations/Systems Award for being the highest ranked graduating senior in his major. After working a few years for Signetics, Grout returned to school, earning a Ph.D. in management science from Pennsylvania State University in 1990. After graduation, Grout worked at Southern Methodist University from 1990 to 1997, subsequently accepting a position at Berry College.[1]
Some of Grout's most notable research focuses on the Japanese term poka-yoke, or "mistake-proofing". In May 2004, Grout received the Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence in Research in connection with research in this field. Grout and his wife, Susan, have four children.[2]
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References
- ↑ "John R. Grout". Berry College. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
- ↑ "Business School Dean Uses Mistake-Proofing to Save Lives". Marriott Magazine. Retrieved 2008-06-07.