Explore a 44-minute conference talk that traces the evolution from W. Edwards Deming's revolutionary management principles to modern DevOps practices. Delve into how Deming's foundational theories about quality, continuous improvement, and systems thinking have profoundly influenced the development of DevOps methodologies. Learn how these historical management concepts connect directly to current software development and IT operations practices, presented by industry expert John Willis at ConfigManagement Camp 2025. Gain insights into the philosophical and practical bridges between traditional manufacturing quality systems and contemporary technology management approaches.