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Producción en masa de Ford
Henry Ford revolutionizes the automotive industry with the introduction of the assembly line, allowing for more efficient and economical production of vehicles. -
Toyota Production System
Toyota formalizes its production system, influenced by the concepts of efficiency and waste reduction. -
kanban
1950s Emergence of inventory management techniques such as Just-in-Time (JIT) and Kanban, which laid the foundations for lead manufacturing. -
Lean production system
1970s Toyota popularizes the Lean production system, which focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing processes to meet customer demand. -
Introduction of the Lean concept
John Krafcik, a student of Taiichi Ohno, coins the term "Lean Manufacturing" in his doctoral thesis at MIT, describing Toyota's principles. -
focused manufacturing approaches
1980s Globalization and competition increase, driving more companies to adopt customer-centric manufacturing approaches to improve competitiveness. -
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
1990s The emergence of information technology tools, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software and supply chain management systems, facilitates the implementation of lead manufacturing. -
Advancement of communication technology
2000-2010 The advancement of communication and connectivity technology allows for greater collaboration between manufacturers and customers in real time, leading to production even more tailored to customer needs. -
Lean and Technology Integration
With the emergence of Industry 4.0 and the digitalization of processes, Lean Manufacturing adapts to incorporate technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to further improve efficiency and productivity. -
Continuous evolution and adaptation
Lean Manufacturing continues to evolve to meet new challenges in manufacturing and business, such as sustainability, supply chain resilience, and mass customization.