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By angelokote

  • 1910: Start of mass production

    Henry Ford introduces the assembly line, a precursor to lean manufacturing, for automobile production.

  • 1948: Development of the Toyota Production System (TPS)

    Toyota began developing the TPS after World War II, adapting it to the needs and limitations of postwar Japanese industry.

  • 1950s: Taichi Ohno and the Fundamentals of TPS

    Taichi Ohno, a Toyota engineer, plays a fundamental role in the creation and development of the TPS, introducing concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) and waste elimination.

  • 1973: Publication of "The Machine That Changed the World"

    This book popularizes the term "lean production" and analyzes Toyota's success, inspiring many Western companies to adopt similar practices.

  • 1980s: Expansion of Lean Manufacturing in the West

    Many Western companies begin to adopt and implement lean manufacturing principles after realizing their effectiveness in improving productivity and reducing costs.

  • 1990: Publication of "Lean Thinking"

    James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones expand on the concepts of "The Machine That Changed the World," providing a detailed framework for implementing lean manufacturing in various industries.

  • 1990s-2000s: Lean Six Sigma Integration

    The combination of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma becomes common, providing additional tools for continuous improvement and reduction of variability in processes.

  • 2000s-2010s: Application of Lean in Various Industries

    Lean manufacturing is applied in health services, logistics, administration and software development, in addition to the manufacturing industry.

  • 2011: Publication of "The Lean Startup"

    Eric Ries applies the principles of lean manufacturing to the world of startups and product development, popularizing the concept of the "lean startup."

  • Present: Continued Evolution of Lean Manufacturing

    Lean manufacturing continues to adapt to changes in technology, globalization and market demands, maintaining its focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.