BASES OF THE JAPANESE ECONOMIC MIRACLE AND PROSPECTS OF INTRODUCING THE PDCA METHODOLOGY IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE ECONOMY OF UZBEKISTAN

This article explores the key factors that ensured the rapid growth and competitiveness of the Japanese economy in the post-World War II period, with a specific focus on the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) management philosophy. The article provides a scientific and practical analysis of the possibilities of applying this methodology to the development of public utilities and service management systems in the current transformation phase of the economy of Uzbekistan. Based on Japan's conceptual experience in municipal water supply, waste management, and the "Circular Economy," strategic solutions for increasing capital profitability, optimizing operational and transactional costs, and eliminating bureaucratic barriers for national sector entities are scientifically proposed. Keywords: Japanese economic miracle, PDCA cycle, Kaizen, management transformation, public utilities, service management, experimental pilot area